On Parachutist Dynamics

On Parachutist Dynamics

The dynamics of a parachutist is discussed. Results of a computer simulation and a parameter study are presented. A variety of initial parachutist configurations prior to 'opening shock' are considered and the relative effects upon the parachutist's dynamics -- particularly, the head/...

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Hauptverfasser: Huston, Ronald L, Kamman, James W
Format: Report
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
BIODYNAMICS
COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION
EQUATIONS
HEAD(ANATOMY)
Human Factors Engineering & Man Machine System
MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS
NECK(ANATOMY)
PARACHUTISTS
PARAMETERS
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Zusammenfassung:The dynamics of a parachutist is discussed. Results of a computer simulation and a parameter study are presented. A variety of initial parachutist configurations prior to 'opening shock' are considered and the relative effects upon the parachutist's dynamics -- particularly, the head/neck system dynamics - - are studied. Optimal initial (pre-opening) configurations which minimize the subsequent force and moment pulses experienced by the head/neck system, are identified and discussed. Application in parachute design and in developing jumping strategies are also discussed.