An Experimental Abdominal Pressure Measurement Device for Child ATDs.

Abstract

An experimental device to measure the abdominal pressure in child-size Anthropomorphic Test Dummies (ATDs) during dynamic tests was developed. A description is provided of the two ATDs in which the device was installed, the CRABI six-month-old and the CAMIX two-year-old size ATD. The test device's construction and installation in the ATDs is described. The instrumented ATDs were used to evaluate the performance of child restraint devices when installed in a typical transport aircraft passenger seat. The restraints evaluated were booster seats, normal lap belts, and a lap-held child restraint called the "belly belt." The test severity was 16 Gpk. with an impact velocity of 44 ft/sec. Descriptions of the test setups are provided. Analyses are presented of the pressure measurements acquired from the tests and the ATD/restraint system interactions that produced them.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA302651

Entities

People

  • Richard L. Deweese

Organizations

  • Federal Aviation Administration

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Construction
  • Dynamic Tests
  • Measurement
  • Passenger Aircraft
  • Passengers
  • Pressure Measurement
  • Transport Aircraft
  • Transport Ships
  • Vehicles

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