Title

Exploratory Investigation Of The Man Amplifier Concept

Date

1962

Index Abstract

Coming Soon

Photo Quality

Complete

Report Number

AMRL TDR 62-89

Creator

Clark, D. C.

Deleys, N. J.

Matheis, C. W.

Corporate Author

Air Force Aerospace Medical Research Lab Wright-Patterson AFB Oh

Laboratory

Behavioral Sciences Laboratory

Extent

74

Identifier

AD0290070

Access Rights

OTS

Distribution Classification

1

Contract

AF 18(600)-1922

DoD Project

7184

DoD Task

718406

DTIC Record Exists

No

Distribution Change Authority Correspondence

None

Distribution Conflict

No

Cover Price

2

Abstract

Preliminary investigations were conducted to ascertain and define some of the major problems and uncertainties requiring additional research before feasibility of the Man Amplifier concept can be evaluated. Study areas included possible Air Force applications as a basis for selecting a maximum load-carrying capability, human factors from the standpints of body kinematics and physical anthropology, structures and mechanical design, and servo system and power requirements. The dynamic response characteristics of an elbow-joint amplifier, as determined theoretically and experimentally, were compared. Comparison of position tracking tests performed both with and without power boost provided by the elbow-joint servo indicated that employment of power boost did not increase the tracking error above that exhibited by the unaided operator. It was concluded that (1) duplication, in the Man Amplifier, of all the human joint motion capability is impractical; (2) experimentation is necessary to determine the essential joints, motion ranges, and dynamic responses; (3) the inability to counter the overturning moments will, in many instances, limit the load-handling capability; (4) conventiaonal valve-controlled hydraulic servos are unsuitable for the Man Amplifier, (5) particularly difficult probems will be encountered in the general areas of mechanical design, sensors, and servo-mechanisms. Some specific tasks that should be undertaken to assess engineering feasibility of the concept are outlined.

Report Availability

Full text available

Date Issued

1962-08

Provenance

Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control

Type

report

Format

1 online resource