Injury Prevention in Aircraft Crashes: Investigative Techniques and Applications (la Prevention des lesions lors des accidents d' avions: les techniques d'investigation et leurs applications)
Abstract
This Lecture Series addresses a critical aspect of the investigations related to the factors implied in the prevention of potential injuries among aircraft occupants as a consequence of impact and post-crash fires, heat and toxic fumes. It comprises a review of the critical aspects of injury prevention. The topics covered include a description of the acceleration vectors involved, how they may have an influence on the aircraft, and how the acceleration forces might be tolerated by the aviator. In addition, the physical analysis of impact and crash survivability is discussed, focusing on what happens during a mishap. Furthermore a review is made on how to evaluate the tolerable deceleration forces and occupiable space required to sustain life. A part of this LS is devoted to answering questions such as, when did the injury occur, the nature of the forces that produced the injury, and their relationship to a mishap. Injury types related to the thermal and intrusive impact of the deceleration forces are also discussed, as are aspects related to the collection of medical information that would help identify the potential causes and the effects on an individual; in particular, the way in which the occupant moves in response to the forces applied. These forces may have a profound effect upon the nature and severity of the injury. This Lecture Series, sponsored by the Aerospace Medicine Panel of AGARD, has been implemented by the Consultant and Exchange Programme.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA344504
Entities
Organizations
- AGARD