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Civil Aerospace Medical Institute
Report No: DOT/FAA/AM-83/3
Title and Subtitle: Design and test criteria for increased energy-absorbing seat effectiveness
Report Date: March 1983
Authors: Coltman JW
Abstract: This report documents a research effort to increase the effectiveness of energy-absorbing seats, through improved design and qualification test criteria. Contained herein are descriptions of a parametric test program and analysis of seat and occupant response sensitivity to design and test variables.
Key Words: Aircraft, Crashworthiness, Design criteria, Energy absorption, Restraint systems, Seats
No. of Pages: 229
Civil Aerospace Medical Institute
Report No: DOT/FAA/AM-83/3
Title and Subtitle: Design and test criteria for increased energy-absorbing seat effectiveness
Report Date: March 1983
Authors: Coltman JW
Abstract: This report documents a research effort to increase the effectiveness of energy-absorbing seats, through improved design and qualification test criteria. Contained herein are descriptions of a parametric test program and analysis of seat and occupant response sensitivity to design and test variables.
Key Words: Aircraft, Crashworthiness, Design criteria, Energy absorption, Restraint systems, Seats
No. of Pages: 229
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