Identifying and Modelling the Dynamic Behavior of Load Carriage Systems

Abstract

This paper describes a UK MOD funded research project that aims to identify mathematical models for the dynamic behaviour of backpack suspensions. A test-rig is described which can be used to collect the dynamic data required, and the processing of the data is briefly discussed. The resulting pack suspension models can be combined with a human locomotion model, and used to study the effects of design changes that alter pack dynamics.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADP011009

Entities

People

  • David Howard
  • Mihcelle Gretton

Organizations

  • University of Salford

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Backpacks
  • Carriages
  • Data Processing
  • Dynamics
  • Energy Consumption
  • Engineering
  • Frequency Domain
  • Frequency Response
  • Instrumentation
  • Load Cells
  • Load Distribution
  • Locomotion
  • Mannequins
  • Mathematical Models
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Models

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

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