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Tactical vs. other simulated aerial combat maneuvers.
Aviat Space Environ Med. 1998 May; 69(5):525-7.AS

Abstract

BACKGROUND

There is a need for a more operationally relevant +Gz profile for centrifuge-based research and evaluation. This article describes a simulated aerial combat maneuver (SACM) named the Tactical Aerial Combat Maneuver (TACM).

HYPOTHESIS

A more representative centrifuge-based SACM can be devised for high-G acceleration research and evaluation.

METHODS

TACM consists of 9G x 5 s, 5G x 1 s, 8G x 5 s, and 4G x 2 s. TACM was compared against the widely accepted 4.5-7G and 5-9G SACMs. There were 15 centrifuge subjects used in this study.

RESULTS

TACM accounted for all four incidents of G-Induced Loss of Consciousness (G-LOC); and most incidents of blackouts (5 of 8) observed.

CONCLUSION

TACM simulates the seesaw pattern of +Gz forces of aerial combat and retains the reproducibility needed for acceleration research and evaluation. TACM captures the high onset, high amplitude +Gz changes of aerial combat when G-LOC and blackouts are more likely to occur. TACM should be particularly useful for evaluation of G-protective equipment and maneuvers, as well as fighter aircrew medical evaluations.

Authors+Show Affiliations

Tong A
Crew Technology Division, Armstrong Laboratory, Brooks AFB, TX, USA.
Balldin UI
No affiliation info available
Dooley JW
No affiliation info available
Hill RC
No affiliation info available

MeSH

AdultAerospace MedicineAircraftFemaleGravitationHumansMaleMilitary PersonnelUnconsciousnessWarfare

Pub Type(s)

Journal Article
Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

Language

eng

PubMed ID

9591627

Citation

Tong, A, et al. "Tactical Vs. Other Simulated Aerial Combat Maneuvers." Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine, vol. 69, no. 5, 1998, pp. 525-7.
Tong A, Balldin UI, Dooley JW, et al. Tactical vs. other simulated aerial combat maneuvers. Aviat Space Environ Med. 1998;69(5):525-7.
Tong, A., Balldin, U. I., Dooley, J. W., & Hill, R. C. (1998). Tactical vs. other simulated aerial combat maneuvers. Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine, 69(5), 525-7.
Tong A, et al. Tactical Vs. Other Simulated Aerial Combat Maneuvers. Aviat Space Environ Med. 1998;69(5):525-7. PubMed PMID: 9591627.
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TY - JOUR T1 - Tactical vs. other simulated aerial combat maneuvers. AU - Tong,A, AU - Balldin,U I, AU - Dooley,J W, AU - Hill,R C, PY - 1998/5/20/pubmed PY - 1998/5/20/medline PY - 1998/5/20/entrez SP - 525 EP - 7 JF - Aviation, space, and environmental medicine JO - Aviat Space Environ Med VL - 69 IS - 5 N2 - BACKGROUND: There is a need for a more operationally relevant +Gz profile for centrifuge-based research and evaluation. This article describes a simulated aerial combat maneuver (SACM) named the Tactical Aerial Combat Maneuver (TACM). HYPOTHESIS: A more representative centrifuge-based SACM can be devised for high-G acceleration research and evaluation. METHODS: TACM consists of 9G x 5 s, 5G x 1 s, 8G x 5 s, and 4G x 2 s. TACM was compared against the widely accepted 4.5-7G and 5-9G SACMs. There were 15 centrifuge subjects used in this study. RESULTS: TACM accounted for all four incidents of G-Induced Loss of Consciousness (G-LOC); and most incidents of blackouts (5 of 8) observed. CONCLUSION: TACM simulates the seesaw pattern of +Gz forces of aerial combat and retains the reproducibility needed for acceleration research and evaluation. TACM captures the high onset, high amplitude +Gz changes of aerial combat when G-LOC and blackouts are more likely to occur. TACM should be particularly useful for evaluation of G-protective equipment and maneuvers, as well as fighter aircrew medical evaluations. SN - 0095-6562 UR - https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/citation/9591627/Tactical_vs__other_simulated_aerial_combat_maneuvers_ DB - PRIME DP - Unbound Medicine ER -