Ejection Systems and the Human Factor: A Guide for Flight Surgeons and Aeromedical Trainers

Abstract

This report outlines the Canadian Forces (F) experience with ejection escape systems and the human factors involvement in their use during the period 1952 through 1987. It is intended as an introductory guide to Flight Surgeons and other aeromedical personnel of the Canadian Forces investigating accidents or incidents involving ejection systems, or for personnel responsible for training aircrew in the use of ejection systems. The report analyses human factors involvement in ejection decision formulation and the medical/ physiological considerations of the ejection, descent, landing and survival phases of the escape sequence. Case histories are used to illustrate the hazards involved in ejection escape, and emphasis is placed on ejection statistics for the period 1972 through 1987.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA197896

Entities

People

  • W. R. Sturgeon

Organizations

  • DRDC Toronto

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accidents
  • Aircrafts
  • Bone Fractures
  • Ejection Seats
  • Health Services
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Medical Personnel
  • Spine
  • Wounds And Injuries

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.