The WIAMan (Warrior Injury Assessment Manikin) is a cutting-edge blast test dummy, being developed by California-based Diversified Technical Systems, that is the first instrumented dummy designed specifically for use in military vehicle blast testing.
The dummy uses biomedical sensors along with military casualty data from two of the USA's most recent battlefields, Iraq and Afghanistan. It aids the assessment of underbody blast waves caused by land mines and improvised explosive devices -- regular automotive crash dummies aren't able to do this as they are engineered for front and side vehicle impacts rather than below-vehicle forces.
While it's very common to use dummies for crash tests, radiation protection studies, fireproof garment evaluation and medical research, there has never before been a fully sensor-fitted blast test dummy designed for studying the effects of blasts on occupants of military vehicles.
Military Blast Mannequins
This Blast Test Dummy Will Be Used For Military Vehicle Blast Testing
Trend Themes
1. Biomedical Sensor Technology - The development of sensor-fitted blast test dummies for military vehicle blast testing presents an opportunity for advancements in biomedical sensor technology.
2. Blast Wave Assessment - The creation of the WIAMan dummy allows for improved assessment of underbody blast waves caused by land mines and improvised explosive devices.
3. Customized Test Dummies - The use of specialized test dummies, like the WIAMan, highlights the trend of creating customized testing solutions for specific industries.
Industry Implications
1. Military and Defense - The military and defense industry can benefit from the advancements in blast test dummy technology to enhance vehicle safety and protection for soldiers.
2. Automotive - The automotive industry can utilize the data gathered from blast test dummies to improve vehicle designs and safety measures against underbody blast forces.
3. Biomedical Research - The development of sensor-equipped blast test dummies opens up opportunities for biomedical researchers to study the effects of blasts on the human body and develop new injury assessment techniques.