PSC, a Programmable Software Controller for a Multiple Bladder, Sequentially Inflatable G-Suit.

Abstract

A bang-bang closed-loop digital programmable controller was developed for a multiple-bladder sequentially inflatable g-suit. Programmable parameters included the number of bladders, sequence of inflation, PSI/G relationship, and a g-suit refresh cycle. The software was developed in BASIC-80. Two bladders were analyzed and their transfer functions approximated (assuming linearity) for both inflation and deflation. A theoretical versus actual time response comparison revealed the degree of linearity of bladder inflation and deflation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA138069

Entities

People

  • J. L. Marcu

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Supplies
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • G Suits
  • High Pressure
  • Linearity
  • Military Aircraft
  • Pressure Distribution
  • Pressure Gages
  • Pressure Transducers
  • Sequences
  • Software Design
  • Transfer Functions

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  • Integrated Circuit Design and Technology.
  • Trauma Surgery or Emergency Medicine.