Design and Development of an Enhanced Biodynamic Manikin. Phase 1
Abstract
Manikins have been used as substitutes for human subject in biodynamic testing since 1944. The original manikin was a simple wooden form to provide an equivalent weight to body mass for testing an ejection seat in a German DO335 aircraft. Since then, manikins have undergone a gradual evolution trying to achieve the goal of a biofidelic human analog. Standard Hybrid III- type manikins have a rigid thoracic and lumbar spine, limiting the response of the manikin's back in a dynamic environment. The predominant injury in survivable U.S. Army rotary-wing mishaps often is spinal injury. The U.S. Army wants to procure a manikin with an enhanced spinal biofidelity with self- contained data acquisition and storage capabilities. The proposed evolution in manikin design to meet the needs of the Army is discussed. A standard Hybrid III-type manikin will be modified. A standard DOT part 572 head and Hybrid III flexible neck will be used. The spinal column includes a flexible spine with multiple vertebral segments, adjustment blocks, biodynamic load cells and sensors, and mountings for the neck and shoulder. Manikin, Biodynamic testing, Survivable injury, Rotary-wing mishaps, Spinal injury, Spinal biofidelity
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1994
- Accession Number
- ADA284725
Entities
People
- Paul H. Frisch
- William Boulay
Organizations
- United States Army Aeromedical Research Lab