Development of Improved Aircraft Seat Cushions and Parachute Support Spacers.

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Abstract:

The purpose of this program was to improve the efficiency and safety of air crews by development of seat cushions and parachute support spacers which would give superior comfort in long-duration seating yet minimize the incidence of spinal injury in ejections and crash landings. Exhaustive testing of existing cushions and spacers was followed by establishment of criteria for optimum construction. Investigation and development of new materials potentially capable of fulfilling these requirements was made. Author

Author(s):
Frost, Richard H. ; Stech, Ernest L. ; Russell, George K.
Author Organization(s):
FROST ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT CORP ENGLEWOOD COLO
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Jul 67-Jan 71,
Pagination:
0118

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
341-9, ASD-TR-71-80
Contract/Grant Number(s):
F33657-67-C-1520
Monitor Series:
TR-71-80
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*AIRCRAFT SEATS, AVIATION SAFETY, PARACHUTES, CRASH INJURIES, EFFICIENCY, SPINAL COLUMN, PROTECTION, SPECIFICATIONS, FOAM, ISOCYANATES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Gliders and Parachutes
Report Date:
1971 Aug 01