Degradation of Pilot Reach Under G

Abstract

A pilot's ability to perform arm reach in the cockpit can be compromised by high-sustained acceleration (G). This research provides performance test data on reach to aircraft controls under several levels of sustained acceleration, especially negative G. Currently, Government requirements documents and aircraft manufacturers use locked harnesses at 1 G to simulate reach to controls at > 1 G. This research was conducted to determine the effects of reduced reach capability on pilot accommodation levels.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2006
Accession Number
ADP023051

Entities

People

  • Gregory F. Zehner
  • Jeffrey A. Hudson
  • Steve Bolia
  • William B. Albery

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Aircrafts
  • Attack Aircraft
  • Aviation Accidents
  • Buildings And Structures
  • Degradation
  • Ejection Seats
  • Emergencies
  • Escape Systems
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Seats
  • Shoulder
  • Simulators
  • Switches
  • Technical Information Centers
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Brain and Cognitive Science; Experimental Psychology; Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Software Engineering