A Simple Comparison of the Characteristics of Energy-Absorbing Foams for Use in Safety Cushions in Glider Cockpit Environments

Authors

  • C. Jackson Lasham Gliding Society
  • A. J. Emck Lasham Gliding Society
  • M. J. Hunston Analogue and Digital Services Ltd
  • P. C. Jarvis Lasham Gliding Society
  • A. Firmin Lasham Gliding Society

Keywords:

Materials, Training and Safety, Health, Physiology

Abstract

A simple comparison was made between different energy-absorbing foam combinations for use as safety cushions in cramped, glider cockpits.  The most comfortable combination of Confor C47 and C45 was found to be better than the viscoelastic Sunmate X-Firm product, marketed as Dynafoam in the UK, and which has hitherto been the well-accepted, safety-cushion product.


 

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Vol. 33 No. 2 (2009)

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