Anecdotal evidence suggests that soft tissue neck injury may be an occupational hazard for fighter pilots, particularly those in the later generation trainer and combat aircraft. Recent advances in helmet-mounted devices increase the potential for injury. There is an acute need for guidance on the maximum mass and mass distribution characteristics of head-mounted devices. The Symposium discussed the extent of risk and its control through the design of helmet-mounted devices, protective systems and aircrew training and conditioning. Keywords: High acceleration; Acceleration tolerance; NATO. (aw)


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    Title :

    Neck Injury in Advanced Military Aircraft Environments


    Publication date :

    1990


    Size :

    210 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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