Method for Determining the Center of Mass of Helmets

Abstract

The Center of Mass (CoM) of Helmets effects their performance. This report introduces a simple device capable of determining the CoM of symmetric, asymmetric, or irregular objects. A technique for describing the CoM of helmets is described and shown.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 08, 1982
Accession Number
ADA141633

Entities

People

  • Abraham Lastnik
  • Bruce Buckland
  • David Allen

Organizations

  • United States Army Soldier Systems Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Assembly
  • Ball Bearings
  • Bearings
  • Body Regions
  • Center Of Gravity
  • Combat Vehicles
  • Communication Equipment
  • Explosive Ordnance Disposal
  • Gravity
  • Laminated Glass
  • Materials
  • Microphones
  • Night Vision
  • Quality Control
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
  • Wounds And Injuries

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Military Engineering.