Anthropometric Casualty Estimation Methodologies

The design of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for force protection is critical to soldier survivability and effectiveness for a range of combat operations. This ongoing research project will support US Army technology priorities for force protection through the research and development of new approaches for analyzing fit and form of PPE, specifically body armor systems, to better account for a range of individual body shape differences and enhance protection. By leveraging high-resolution digital 3D scans and building on existing models, this project will provide improved analysis capabilities to scientists engaged in the design of current and future PPE systems. This paper describes the ongoing research and development process for the creation of a methodology to study PPE fit and form and describes potential technological solutions and integration into existing systems.