Measurer's Handbook: U.S. Army Anthropometric Survey, 1987-1988
Abstract
The purpose of this manual is to describe and explain the tools and procedures required for the precise and accurate measurement of U.S. Army men and women. The handbook contains instructions for the measurement of 132 directly measured dimensions of the body, and for obtaining additional head and hand data collected with the use of two pieces fo custom-designed equipment: an electronic headboard and a hand photometric system. Also included in this generously illustrated measurer's guide are instructions for locating and drawing the landmarks required to define and standardize the dimensions, suggestions for handling subjects, and a guide to the operations and care of the personal computers to be used to record and edit the data in the field. The measurements obtained in this anthropometric survey will form the basis for ensuring that Army clothing, equipment, and systems properly accommodate Army personnel who run the body-size gamut from small women to large men. Keywords: Anthropometry; Human factors engineering.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 04, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA202721
Entities
People
- Bruce Bradtmiller
- Charles Clauser
- Claire C. Gordon
- Ilse Tebbetts
- John Mcconville