[The linear dimensions of human body measurements of Chinese male pilots in standing posture].
OBJECTIVE
To provide the latest anthropometric data of Chinese male pilots on a large scale.


METHODS
94 linear dimensions of human body measurements were defined, of which there are 42 fundamental items and 52 recommended items. The computer databanks were programmed, in which the subprograms were preset for data checking such as extreme value examination, logical judgement for data relationship, and measuring-remeasuring difference test. All workers were well trained before pilot measurements. 1739 male pilots from China Air Force was measured for the 42 fundamental items, and of which 904 pilots were measured for the 52 recommended items.


RESULTS
Mean, standard deviation, the maximum value, the minimal value, and the 5th, 50th, 95th percentile data of all the 94 items were given. The quality of the data was stable and reliable.


CONCLUSIONS
All data of the 94 linear dimensions of human body measurements were valid and reliable with high precision.
Institute of Aviation Medicine, The Air Force, Beijing, China.
Xiao-chao
XC
Guo
Bao-shan
BS
Liu
Hui
H
Xiao
Zhi-jie
ZJ
Wang
Rong
R
Li
Hui
H
Guo
D000328:Adult; D000337:Aerospace Medicine; D000886:Anthropometry; D001359:Aviation; D002681:China; D016208:Databases, Factual; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008889:Military Personnel; D011187:Posture / Q000502:physiology*; D012016:Reference Values; D015203:Reproducibility of Results