This content is not included in your SAE MOBILUS subscription, or you are not logged in.
The Effectiveness of Mathematical Models as a Human Analog
Annotation ability available
Sector:
Language:
English
Abstract
This paper analyzes data on the dynamic response of the living human head and neck to -Gx impact acceleration. The Calspan “3D Computer Simulator of a Motor Vehicle Crash Victim,” Ultrasystems “Crash Victim Simulator - Light Aircraft” and Boeing Computer Services “Prometheus” were used to provide estimates of the responses monitored. Inputs to the programs were made as comparable as program restrictions would allow. Outputs were compared to each other as well as to the corresponding human test run. Program outputs proved to be consistent but failed to adequately replicate human results. Inclusion of head to neck articulation did not by itself improve results. Relocation of the head pivot away from the occipital condyles or introduction of muscular activity was indicated.
Recommended Content
| Technical Paper | Common Occupant Crash Protection for Army Wheeled Trucks |
| Technical Paper | Effect of Cognitive Workload on Automatic Restraint System Usage |
| Technical Paper | Booster-with-Shield Child Restraint Case Studies |
Authors
Citation
Frisch, G., O'Rourke, J., and D'Aulerio, L., "The Effectiveness of Mathematical Models as a Human Analog," SAE Technical Paper 760774, 1976, https://doi.org/10.4271/760774.Also In
References
- Ewing C.L., Thomas D.J., Beeler G.W., Patrick L.M., and Gillis D. B., “Dynamic Response of the Head and Neck of the Living Human to -Gx Impact Acceleration.” Paper No. 680792, Proceedings of Twelfth Stapp Car Crash Conference. New York: Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc., 1968
- Ewing C.L., Thomas D.J., “Human Head and Neck Response to Impact Acceleration.” Naval Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory Detachment, New Orleans, Monograph 21, Aug. 1972.
- Walker L.B., Harris E.H., Pontius U.R., “Mass, Volume, Center of Mass, and Mass Moment of Inertia of Head and Neck of Human Body.” Paper No. 730985, Proceedings of Seventeenth Stapp Car Crash Conference. New York: Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc., 1973.
- Dempster W.T., “Space Requirements of the Seated Operator.” Report 55-159, Wright Air Development Center, Air Research and Development Command, Wright-Patterson AFB, 1955.
- Glanville A.D., Kreezer G., “The Maximum Amplitude and Velocity of Joint Movement in Normal Male Human Adults.” Hum. Biol., Vol. 9 (1937), pp. 197-211.
- Bowman B.M., Robbins D.H., “Parameter Study of Biomechanical Quantities in Analytical Neck Models.” Paper No. 720957, Proceedings of Sixteenth Stapp Car Crash Conference, New York: Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc., 1972.
- Terriere C., Sapin C., “Biokinetic Study of the Head to Thorax Linkage.” Paper No. 690815, SAE Transactions, Vol. 78, 1969.
- Becker E.B., “Preliminary Discussion of an Approach to Modeling Living Human Head and Neck to -Gx Impact Acceleration.” Human Impact Response, pp. 321-328, Plenum Publishing Corp., 1973.
- Kroell C.K., Schneider D.C., Nahum A.M., “Impact Tolerance and Response of the Human Thorax II.” Paper No. 741187, Proceedings of Eighteenth Stapp Car Crash Conference, New York: Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc., 1974.
- Kourouklis G., Glancy J.J., Desjardins S.P., “The Design, Development, and Testing of an Aircrew Restraint System for Army Aircraft.” USAAMRDL Tech. Report 72-26, Fort Eustis, VA, 1972.
- Barts J.A., Butler F.E., “A Three Dimensional Computer Simulation of a Motor Vehicle Crash Victim.” Report No. VJ-2978-V-2, Volume 1 - Volume 4, Calspan Corp., Transportation Research Dept., Buffalo, New York, 1972.
- Fleck J.T., Butler F.E., and Volgel S.L., “An Improved Three Dimensional Computer Simulation of Crash Victims.” Volume 1 - Volume 4. Final Report for Contract No. DOT-HS-053-2485, DOT Report Nos. DOT-HS-801 507 through 510, NHTSA, April 1975.
- Fleck J.T. and Butler F.E., Monthly Progress Report for February 1976. Submitted to NHTSA by the Calspan Corporation for Contract No. DOT-HS-6-01300. Validation of Crash Victim Simulator (unpublished).
- Laananen D.H., “Development of a Scientific Basis for Analysis of Aircraft Seating Systems.” Report No. 1510-74-36, Ultra-systems, Inc., Dynamic Science Division, Phoenix, AZ, 1974.
- Twigg D.W., Karnes R.N., “Prometheus - A User Oriented Program for Human Crash Dynamics.” Report No. BCS40038, Boeing Computer Services, Inc., Space and Military Applications Division, Seattle, Washington, 1974.
- Karnes R.N., Tocher J.L., and Twigg D.W., “Prometheus - A Crash Victim Simulator.” Aircraft Crashworthiness, University Press of Virginia, pp. 327-346, 1975.