Computer Simulation of Ejection Seat Performance and Preliminary Correlation with Empirical Data

Abstract

The comparison of six-degree-of-freedom computer program modeling ejection seat performance to empirical data from ejection seat track tests is discussed. The computer subroutines model the ejection seat components which generate forces on the seat and crewperson combination during ejection. The resulting motion described in terms of trajectory parameters, as well as acceleration time histories on the ejectee is correlated with measured data from recent Air Force track test programs in which ejection seat performance was determined.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA087275

Entities

People

  • Lanny A. Jines

Organizations

  • Flight Dynamics Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerospace Craft
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Cockpits
  • Computer Programs
  • Computer Simulations
  • Computers
  • Ejection
  • Ejection Seats
  • Escape Systems
  • Mathematical Models
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Test Facilities
  • Trajectories
  • Vehicle Equipment

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Explosive Engineering.