A Self-Contained, Man-Borne Biomedical Instrumentation System in the Flight Testing of Naval Weapons Systems,
Abstract
The historical lack of aircrew physiological data has prevented its use in the definition and evaluation of airborne man-machine systems. Recognizing this deficiency, a joint Navy and Air Force program has resulted in the development of a self-contained man-borne In-Flight Physiological Data Acquisition System (IFPDAS). This system is capable of obtaining and recording up to 32 channels of physiological and engineering parameters for flight durations to four hours. A ground based microprocessor provides computer analysis of this data. At present, the Navy is establishing a methodology for the employment of the system, developing analytical software, and collecting operational flight data. Further plans for the IFPDAS include collecting and processing multi-parameter physiological and environmental data from aircrewmen to more thoroughly describe the tactical flight environment and thus support proper development of aircrew life support and weapons systems. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADP001144
Entities
People
- David M. Kelly
- Douglas G. Robertson
- Douglas W. Call