Evaluation of Helmet Retention Systems Using a Pendulum Device

Abstract

Three methods were evaluated for testing the retention and rotation characteristics of aircrew helmets. Two of these employed static techniques with an anthropometric headform and human subjects. Unfortunately, though simple in execution, these tests were insensitive to the mass and mass distribution of the helmets. However, the third method, the pendulum beam Department of Transportation testing device proved to be a simple and efficient means of differentiating between the various helmets. This method should have a role in the development and testing of future U.S. Army aircrew helmets.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA215489

Entities

People

  • Charles R. Paschal Jr.
  • Peter Vyrnwy-jones
  • Ronald W. Palmer

Organizations

  • United States Army Aeromedical Research Lab

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Army Aviation
  • Biomedical Research
  • Classification
  • Engineering
  • Health Services
  • Materials
  • Materials Testing
  • Military Research
  • Pendulums
  • Rotation
  • Security
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods
  • Transportation

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