Title: Comparison of the Size of ADF Aircrew and US Army Personnel
Abstract:Abstract : Most aircraft that the Australian Defence Force (ADF) acquire are designed using anthropometric data from overseas populations. Often, the 1988 US Army dataset is used. A comparison of the ...Abstract : Most aircraft that the Australian Defence Force (ADF) acquire are designed using anthropometric data from overseas populations. Often, the 1988 US Army dataset is used. A comparison of the size of the ADF aircrew and US Army personnel showed that there were significant differences in the size and shape of ADF aircrew and US Army personnel. Given these size differences, vehicles designed using the US Army dataset may result in suboptimal accommodation rates for ADF aircrew. The ADF aircrew dataset has a number of issues which limit its use. It is recommended a comprehensive survey of aircrew is conducted.Read More
Publication Year: 2013
Publication Date: 2013-09-01
Language: en
Type: article
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