Flight Physical Standards of the 1980's: Spinal Column Considerations

Abstract

The introduction of a new generation of high performance fighter (HPF) aircraft (f-15, F-16, A-10) into the inventory makes it essential that physical standards used for both the selection and continued qualification of pilots for these systems be carefully reviewed. It is felt that HPF selectees should require additional radiological examinations to insure they do not have architectural anomalies of the spinal column that could be aggravated by or potentially result in pilot incapacitation while flying or during emergency escape. This paper provides a critical biomechanical analysis of the role of selected preexisting congenital anomalies or diseases as a source of decreased spinal tolerance.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA080018

Entities

People

  • Leon E. Kazarian
  • William F. Belk

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bone And Bones
  • Bone Diseases
  • Bone Fractures
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Osteogenesis
  • Pain
  • Spinal Column
  • Spine

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  • Neurotrauma and Rehabilitation Medicine.
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