Research and Development of Anti-G Life Support Systems. Part 1. Development and Evaluation of Uniform-Pressure Anti-G Suits
Abstract
A skin pressure measuring device was designed and fabricated to measure pressure actually applied to the lower body during anti-G suit inflation. This device was used with a variety of developmental uniform pressure anti G suits; basketweave, multiple capstan, and reticulated foam suit designs were evaluated. Results indicated that owing to engineering incompatibilities involving weight, bulk, sizing, fitting, and effective pressure loss attributable to friction between the interdigitized tapes, the capstan approach is not a practical solution to developing a uniform pressure anti G garment. The reticulated foam approach shows promise because of a tendency to retain its original shape when pressurized to high pressures. Further development of reticulated foam anti G designs is recommended. Keywords: Life support, Anti G suit, Uniform pressure suit, Multi Capstan suit, Reticulated foam suit, Skin pressure measurement, High acceleration, Acceleration tolerance, Protective clothing.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA185658
Entities
People
- Arnold G. Krueger
- Emily M. Gause
- Robert W. Krutz Jr.
- Roy W. Thompson