Investigation of Inertial Properties of the Human Body

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Abstract:

Knowledge of the anthropometric parameters of the human body is essential for understanding of human kinetics and particularly for the design and testing of impact protective systems. Considerable information is available on the size, weight and center of mass of the body and its segments. This report supplements existing information with data regarding mass distribution characteristics of the human body as described by the principal moments of inertia and their orientation to body and segment anthropometry. The weight, center of mass location and principal moments of inertia of six cadavers were measured, the cadavers were then segmented and the mass, center of mass, moments of inertia and volume were measured on the fourteen segments from each cadaver. Standard and three-dimensional anthropometry of the body and segments was also determined.

Author(s):
Chandler, R. F. ; Clauser, C. E. ; Mcconville, J. T. ; Reynolds, H. M. ; Young, J. W.
Author Organization(s):
AIR FORCE AEROSPACE MEDICAL RESEARCH LAB WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Apr 1972-Dec 1974
Pagination:
0171

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AMRL-TR-74-137, DOT-HS-801-430
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DOT-HS-017-2-315
Monitor Series:
801-430, DOT
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_6.2.1_Information Sharing; JCA_6.2.2_Computing Services; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_1.4.1_Force Health Protection; JCA_4.5.4_Requirements Definition; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*INERTIA, *BIOMECHANICS, *ANTHROPOMETRY, MATHEMATICAL MODELS, HUMANS, MASS, HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING, IMPACT SHOCK, PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Field(s)/Group(s):
Stress Physiology
Keyword(s):
*BIODYNAMICS, DESIGN, DOT 5H
Report Date:
1975 Mar 01