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Title
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Mechanical Impedance Of The Human Body In Sitting And Standing Position At Low Frequencies
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Date
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1961
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Index Abstract
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Coming Soon
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Photo Quality
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Complete
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Report Number
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ASD TR 61-492
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Corporate Author
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Aerospace Medical Research Labs Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio
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Laboratory
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Biomedical Laboratory
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Extent
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45
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Identifier
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AD0413478
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Access Rights
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OTS
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Distribution Classification
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1
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Contract
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AF 33(616)-5335
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DoD Project
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7231
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DoD Task
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71786
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DTIC Record Exists
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No
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Distribution Change Authority Correspondence
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None
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Distribution Conflict
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No
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Date Modified
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Scanned by request 3/22/2011 submitted by ARCCA Inc (Other Industry - Domestic)
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Abstract
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The theory of the mechanical impedance of systems with one or more degrees of freedom is applied to the human body. A method of measuring mechanical impedance and determining the parameters of the vibrating systems is developed. Impedance curves for longitudinal vibrations of a sitting and standing subject are established for the frequency range of 1 to 20 cps. The influence of varied posture and restraining systems is investigated. Dynamic movements of body parts are measured, di rer indirectly, and compared with the im pedance curves. The responsible elements in the body for the apparent resonances are identified. Correlations between the impedance function of the body and the subjective tolerance curve to vibration are found and the reasons for the tolerance limits are elucidated. The variability of subjective tolerances due to varying posture, restraining systems, cushions, duration of ex posure and vibrations are discussed, and con clusions for the development of protective de vices are drawn. The correlation between the steady state response of the human body system and the effects of impact is discussed.
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Report Availability
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Full text available
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Date Issued
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1961-09
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Provenance
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Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control
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Type
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report
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Format
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1 online resource
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Creator
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Coermann, Rolf R.
ASDTR61-492.pdf