An Investigation of the Effects of the DH-132 Helmet Suspension System Upon Perceived Helmet Weight under Static Conditions.

Abstract

The effects of the Standard 'A' DH-132 Combat Vehicle Crewmember (CVC) helmet suspension system upon perceived helmet weight were investigated. Twenty-three test participants were used in the experiment which evaluated their ability to judge helmet weight relative to a 62-ounce standard over a range of 42 through 82 ounces. A relatively narrow range of indecision--reference weight plus and minus 6-1/4 ounces--indicated that the CVC type of helmet suspension system made the wearer sensitive to relatively minor changes in helmet weight. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA100392

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  • R. Bradley Randall

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  • Human Engineering Laboratory

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  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Army
  • Artillery
  • Center Of Gravity
  • Combat Vehicles
  • Engineering
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Judgment
  • Munitions
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods
  • Vehicles
  • Warfare

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