Experimental Methodology using Digital Image Correlation (DIC) to Assess Ballistic Helmet Blunt Trauma

Abstract

As modern helmets have become quite capable of defeating the penetration capabilities of ballistic threats, Soldiers may experience head injuries due to blunt trauma caused by helmet back face deformation (BFD). Possible resulting injuries include skull fracture, hematoma, concussion,contusion, diffuse axonal injury, etc. Some of these injuries have been associated with traumatic brain injury.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 2010
Accession Number
ADA540021

Entities

People

  • Andrew Drysdale
  • Dixie Hisley
  • James Gurganus
  • Joseph J Lee
  • Scott M Williams

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bone Fractures
  • Brain Injuries
  • Cameras
  • Composite Materials
  • Delamination
  • Digital Images
  • Head Injuries
  • Images
  • Laminates
  • Light Sources
  • Materials
  • Small Arms
  • Spine
  • Three Dimensional
  • Trauma
  • Two Dimensional
  • Wounds And Injuries

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Neurotrauma and Rehabilitation Medicine.
  • Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Structures.