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Energy-Absorbing Passenger Seat for AircraftDevelopment of energy-absorbing passenger seat, designed to minimize injury in commercial-aircraft crash, part of joint FAA/NASA controlledimpact flight test of transport-category commercial aircraft. Modified seat mechanism collapses under heavy load to absorb impact energy and thereby protect passenger. Results of simulation tests indicate probability of passenger survival high. Proposed seat mechanism mitigates passenger injuries by reducing impact forces in crash.
Document ID
19870000028
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Eichelberger, C. P.
(Kentron International, Inc.)
Alfaro-Bou, E.
Fasanella, E. L.
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1987
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 11
Issue: 1
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Mechanics
Report/Patent Number
LAR-13385
Accession Number
87B10028
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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