Procedures for Using the AMANDA Model in Acceleration Response Studies (Tutorial by Example)

Abstract

This report describes the procedures for using the AMANDA model in acceleration response studies. It includes processing of acceleration time-history data for inputting the data into AMANDA and applying AMANDA, which predicts head chest and pelvis acceleration, in order to predict injury. The ORCA modeling system is a computer software package that provides a comprehensive standardized casualty assessment methodology associated with weapon-induced injuries. It also includes recommended improvements to enhance AMANDA model capabilities within the ORCA modeling system. Sets of acceleration time-history data from a live-fire test are included as an example in order to enhance the clarity of the described procedure.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2004
Accession Number
ADA430403

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People

  • Owen P. Litt

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Laboratory

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Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accelerometers
  • Aerial Warfare
  • Casualties
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Data Processing
  • Data Sets
  • Dynamic Response
  • Experimental Data
  • Head Injuries
  • Military Research
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  • Personality
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Thorax
  • Time Intervals

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  • Military History
  • Trauma or Military Medicine