Centrifuge Tests of Modifications to the MA-2 Aircrewman Torso Harness. Phase I.

Abstract

Inadequate aircrew restraint has been cited as a factor which has caused the loss of many aircraft. Several modifications of the MA-2 torso harness were tested by live subjects on the NAVAIR-DEVCEN centrifuge at an acceleration of -2Gz, and also in a -2Gx simulated flat spin in order to determine how much improvement was made to the restraint system. A 2 cm reduction in Z displacement could be obtained with either a negative G strap or a 'V' strap over the thighs. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 04, 1982
Accession Number
ADA126416

Entities

People

  • Dan Lorch

Organizations

  • Naval Air Warfare Center Warminster

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Attachment
  • Centrifuges
  • Classification
  • Displacement
  • Ejection
  • Ejection Seats
  • Geometry
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Safety
  • Security
  • Simulations
  • Static Tests
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Explosive Engineering.