Lightweight Pilot Helmets: The Issue of Weight Versus Protection.

Abstract

This study addresses the problem of reducing the weight of pilot helmets while retaining relevant protective qualities. Existing helmet development standards are synthesized and compared in light of compatability, objectivity and standardization. The issue of decreased protection, as a result of weight reduction, is discussed in view of pilot opinion, accident experience, contemporary reserach and recent compromises in helmet development. The investigation reveals distinct ambiguities in helmet development standards and incongruities between standards. The study recommends the deletion of penetration standards since they are incompatible with imapct standards and prevent industry from using new materials to achieve light weight. Further, the study proposes a change to military specification MIL-H-83147 (USAF) that reflects the deletion of penetration standards and recognizes current technological developments. (Authro)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 08, 1979
Accession Number
ADA076325

Entities

People

  • Richard W. Himmel

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acceptance Tests
  • Accidents
  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Force
  • Airframes
  • Ambiguity
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Head Injuries
  • Impact Tests
  • Materials
  • Standardization
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment
  • Test Methods
  • Weight Reduction
  • Wounds And Injuries

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  • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).
  • Systems Analysis and Design