Development of a Standard Anthropometric Dimension set for Use in Computer-Aided Glove Design

Abstract

Anthropometric variables have always been measured with tapes and calipers and the data gathered have been the source material for designers and pattern makers in the development of NBCW protective equipment. This paper describes the re-assessment of the variables and dimensions under consideration and the construction of a new set of variables, for measuring hands, localized in three dimensional space, that may be measured by traditional techniques but yet be suited to CAD/CAM applications. A set of fifty dimensions was devised and a datum from which to measure was defined. Data were taken from a small sample of hands and a computerized model constructed. Models may be constructed from fewer dimensions but there will be less variability in the resultant surface.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA246272

Entities

People

  • David Hidson

Organizations

  • Defence Research and Development Canada

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Accuracy
  • Air Force
  • Anthropometry
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Computer Graphics
  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Data Sets
  • Engineering
  • Intervals
  • Manufacturing
  • Measurement
  • National Security
  • Protective Equipment
  • Respirators
  • Standards
  • Three Dimensional

Readers

  • Materials Science
  • Regression Analysis.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space