title: Analysis of opening shock of a chest mounted reserve parachute.
abstract: The effect of opening shock of a chest-mounted reserve parachute on the head/neck dynamics is studied. Comparisons are made with similar effects of a back-mounted reserve parachute. The analysis employs a biodynamic computer model developed in earlier research. The results show that there are significant advantages of a chest-mounted over a back-mounted reserve parachute.
mesh_terms: D001359:Aviation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D001415:Back; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D006257:Head; D006801:Humans; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D009333:Neck; D011482:Protective Devices; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D013909:Thorax