Birdstrike Fragment Capture Calibration Methods

Abstract

AFRL/HEPA provided manikin support for fragment capture and analysis of two T-38 birdstrike tests in support of the Ogden Air Logistics Center (ALC) at Hill AFB. The first test occurred on 6 December 2002 in Huntsville, AL at PPG's test facilities. The second test occurred on 26 February 2003 at the Sierracin/Sylmar Corporation, Sylmar, CA. Two foam calibration methods to relate penetration depths and striking velocity were used for the prediction of injury potential. The first, using high-speed video, was deemed overly time-consuming with an overuse of manpower. The second method, using a light gate device, is a viable and easy method of foam calibration needing only one man for both testing and analysis. The current setup has a limited range of projectile sizes and velocities that can be used. A better launching device is necessary for a broader range of fragment sizes and velocities.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2005
Accession Number
ADA437250

Entities

People

  • Chris B. Albery
  • Joseph A. Pellettiere
  • Nathan L. Wright

Organizations

  • General Dynamics

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Body Armor
  • Body Regions
  • Calibration
  • Contracts
  • Corporations
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • High Speed Cameras
  • Measurement
  • Military Research
  • National Governments
  • Projectiles
  • Test Facilities
  • Test Methods

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  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Molecular Photonics/Laser Physics
  • Systems Analysis and Design