Accession Number:

AD0626322

Title:

ANTHROPOMETRY OF NAVAL AVIATORS. 1964

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

NAVAL AIR ENGINEERING CENTER LAKEHURST NJ AEROSPACE CREW EQUIPMENT LAB

Personal Author(s):

• Gifford, Edmund C.
• Provost, Joseph R.
• Lazo, John

Report Date:

1965-10-08

Pagination or Media Count:

116.0

Abstract:

Body size data for 96 measurements of 1,549 U.S. naval aviators are presented. The techniques of measurement are illustrated by schematic drawings and reference to the literature. Both diametral and surface measurements are included. Dimensions are given in both centimeters and inches. Statistics included are percentiles, means, standard deviations, and coefficients of variation. These data are presented for use by designers of aircraft workspaces and designers of personnel protective clothing and equipment.

Descriptors:

• *AVIATION PERSONNEL
• *ANTHROPOMETRY
• MEASUREMENT
• NAVAL PERSONNEL
• STATISTICAL DATA
• TABLES(DATA)
• HUMAN BODY
• PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

Subject Categories:

• Personnel Management and Labor Relations

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE