Ride Motion Simulator Seat Comparison Experiments in Support of the National Automotive Center's COMBATT Program
Abstract
This report describes and documents only the work performed by the Motion Base Technologies (MBT) Team in the Physical Simulation Laboratory using the Ride Motion Simulator (RMS). The MBT Team conducted an experiment using the RMS for the National Automotive Center (NAC) in support of the CoMmercially BAsed Tactical Truck (COMBATT) program. The NAC is exploring the feasibility of using and modifying commercially based trucks for military applications. A primary goal of this feasibility is to match or exceed the performance characteristics of the High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV). The purpose of this experiment was to compare different seats. These seats were mounted to the RMS and put under motion while being occupied by humans. These occupants sat on a seat cushion accelerometer and rested their back on another. Responses were recorded for each run. This report only represents the work done on the RMS during these experiments and does not incorporate any findings of the other parties involved. The experiments were conducted by the MBT Team (AMSTA-TR-VP), in Building 215, at TARDEC from April to September 1999.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA393301
Entities
People
- Annmarie Meldrum
Organizations
- Tank-automotive and Armaments Command