Aircrew Modified Equipment Leading to Increased Accommodation (AMELIA) Summary
Abstract
Aviation life support systems (ALSS) equipment is a critical and essential component for mission success in naval aviation. Anecdotal comments by naval aircrews have indicated that ALSS equipment is perceived as ill-fitting and substandard. Additionally, many aircrews in naval aviation are not satisfied with current urine collection devices (UCDs). The Aircrew Modified Equipment Leading to Increased Accommodation (AMELIA) survey was completed by 2,055 U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aircrew. The sample population included 85 women and 1,970 men. According to the survey results, ALSS equipment appears to fit slightly better than "ok" in all but the anti-exposure suit. The overall performance of current ALSS was rated slightly above the median with the exception of the anti-exposure suit (rated below the median). Aircrews identified the flight suit as the number-one priority with respect to safety, thermal protection, and comfort. The helmet was identified as the number one priority item with respect to survivability. The majority of the sampled aircrew has required the use of urine collection devices (UCDs) during flight. These aircrews selected the piddle pack and relief tube as moderately acceptable solutions for urination during flight.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 22, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA375339
Entities
People
- A. H. Bransdorfer
- K. R. Johnson
Organizations
- Naval Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory