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Effect of lateral force on passenger comfort during a mechanically assisteddependent transfer

Creator:

Mast, Jonathan J.

Abstract:

Air travel presents several problems for passengers with disabilities. One in particular is how they get from their wheelchair and to an aircraft seat. The commonly used manual transfer method is hazardous to the assistants and the passenger. There are other alternatives, but they have plenty of room for improvement....

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis