Use of contoured restraint systems in exposure of large primates to −150 gx impact

Sonntag, Jr, R. W.; Newsom, W. A.; Leverett, S. D.; Kirtland, V. E.

Affiliations

¹U.S. Air Force 6571st Aeromedical Research Laboratory

¹University Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa

¹U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine

Abstract

Two large anesthetized chimpanzees were exposed to −150 Gx ("eyeballs out"). Both were restrained by contour supports of synthetic foam material. Both survived the experience with minor injuries, demonstrating the increased tolerance to impact provided by whole body restraint systems.

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DOI: 10.4271/680778

SAE: 680778

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