Erarbeitung von Belastungsprofilen der Wirelsaeula bei Hubschrauberpiloten aus biomechanischer orthopaedischer arbeitsmedizinischer anthropometrischer und schwingungstechnischer Sicht (The Load on the Spinal Cord of Helicopter Pilots from Biomechanical Orthopedic Occupational Anthropometric and Vibrational Perspectives)

Abstract

The research results discussed in this report explain to what extent the design of helicopter seats affects helicopter pilots' spinal cord symptoms. Problems are traced to leaning forward with the upper body and contortions of the right shoulder in order to manipulate the control column (joystick). The problems are not related to seat design. Since handling the control column is an essential feature of piloting a helicopter, even an optimally designed seat won't eliminate the symptoms. The authors recommend simulator testing of the impact of decentrally vs. Centrally located steering columns and electronic steering as an alternative to mechanical steering.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA427619

Entities

People

  • Gerhard Steffney
  • Guenter Schumpe
  • Joachim Klose

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Anatomy
  • Biological Sciences
  • Classification
  • Helicopters
  • Information Operations
  • Security
  • Simulators
  • Spinal Cord
  • Spine
  • Steering

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Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems