The Use of Ejection Simulation in Mishap Investigations

Abstract

Modeling and simulation of ejection events can be a valuable tool in the investigations of aircraft mishaps. Engineers at NAVAIRSYSCOM Patuxent River, Maryland, frequently utilize 6 degree-of-freedom modeling and simulation to aid in mishap investigations. Simulations are used to reenact the mishap and evaluate many aspects of the event. Initial conditions and impact conditions can be examined; the time when the envelope for safe ejection was exceeded can be determined; possible system malfunctions can be investigated, and possible improvements to the seat systems can be evaluated using the actual mishap conditions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 10, 1998
Accession Number
ADA368764

Entities

People

  • Jeffrey P. Nichols

Organizations

  • Naval Air Warfare Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accidents
  • Aerial Warfare
  • Aircrafts
  • Altitude
  • Catapults
  • Clearances
  • Ejection
  • Ejection Seats
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Escape Systems
  • Flight Paths
  • Maryland
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Seats
  • Simulations
  • Systems Engineering

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Computational Modeling and Simulation