Characterization of Vertical Deceleration Tower Plunger Profiles

Abstract

Tests were run on the AFRL/HEPA Vertical Deceleration Tower (VDT) to document the dynamic response of twelve available plungers. The standard seat fixture was used with an ACES II ejection seat, seat pan and seat back. A 50th percentile HYBRID 3 manikin restrained with a PCU-16P harness was used for all tests. Data collected were Carriage X, Y, and Z acceleration. Processed data included impact rise time, impact duration, velocity change, and onset rate. These characteristics were documented for Carriage Z axis accelerations of 6G, 8G, 10G, 12G, 15G, and 20G.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2004
Accession Number
ADA442850

Entities

People

  • Joseph P. Strzelecki

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Carriages
  • Computer Programs
  • Contracts
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Data Acquisition
  • Deceleration
  • Dynamic Response
  • Ejection
  • Ejection Seats
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Military Research
  • Seats
  • Standards
  • Test Facilities

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  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
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