Aircrew Stabilization Improvement Task Windblast Tests With Tekscan Evaluation

Abstract

The windblast experienced by a pilot during aircraft ejection can exert considerable forces to the pilot's upper torso. The T-38 Aircrew Stabilization Improvement Task (ASIT), managed by the 311 Human Systems Wing, developed windblast deflector concepts to help mitigate these potentially injurious effects. The Air Force Research Laboratory, Biomechanics Branch (AFRL/HEPA) provided technical guidance and test support to the ASIT effort during the testing of these deflector concepts, as well as an evaluation of the Tekscan pressure measurement system to record pressures on the chest in the windblast environment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2005
Accession Number
ADA445169

Entities

People

  • Charles Nguyen
  • Joseph Pellettiere
  • Thao D. Nguyen

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Base Pressure
  • Contracts
  • Data Acquisition
  • Deflectors
  • Ejection
  • Ejection Seats
  • Environment
  • Measurement
  • Metal Matrix Composites
  • Military Research
  • Pressure Measurement
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities
  • Test Methods

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).
  • Trauma or Military Medicine