A lower body negative pressure box for +Gz simulation in the upright seated position.

Details

• Creators:
  Lategola, Michael T. ; Trent, Charles C.
• Corporate Creators:
  Civil Aeromedical Institute
• Corporate Contributors:
  United States. Office of Aviation Medicine
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  Acceleration (Mechanics) Acceleration (Physiology) Air Pressure Altitude Altitudes Design Methods Gravitational Force Space Flight--Physiological Effect Space Simulators Test Chambers Training Simulators

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• Publication/ Report Number:
  FAA-AM-79-8 ; DOT/FAA/AM-79/8
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  United States
• Corporate Publisher:
  Civil Aerospace Medical Institute
• Abstract:
  The cost of purchasing and operating a human centrifuge is substantial. Lower body negative pressure (LBNP) is considered an acceptable experimental substitute for the +Gz stress of the centrifuge. Since civil aviation pilots are usually subjected to +Gz stress in an upright seated position, an upright seated version of the supine LBNP box was developed. In this version, a negative pressure of -40 mm Hg is considered the equivalent of a +2 Gz stress.
  
  This box has successfully withstood a test pressre of -120 mm Hg. Pedal ergometry within the box is easily accomplished. The box was anthropometrically engineered to accommodate a human height range of 160-195 cm. Locating the box within an altitude chamber allows the application of LBNP at any level of chamber altitude. The total cost of fabrication is approximately $500.
  
  
• Format:
  PDF
• Collection(s):
  FAA Civil Aerospace Medical Institute US Transportation Collection
• Main Document Checksum:
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• Download URL:
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