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  • A force plate for measuring contact forces during dependent transfers onboard aircraft

    Creator:
    Schafer, Christopher A.
    Abstract:
    The transfer of air travelers with disabilities between a mobility aid and an aircraft seat is a major source of injury for both the travelers and the airline personnel assisting in the transfer. The risk to both parties might be reduced through the biomechanical study of the transfer task. Such...
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    Masters Thesis
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    . Joseph R. Zaworski The transfer of air travelers with disabilities between a mobility aid and an

  • Design of a mechanically assisted dependent transfer mechanism for use on board commercial aircraft

    Creator:
    Gibson, Brenton D.
    Abstract:
    Business and recreation in the modern day world often include air travel as their cornerstone. Travelers who are disabled and wheelchair bound have to undergo a transfer process to board and deplane a commercial aircraft. This transfer process is typically done manually, with agents physically lifting the passenger who is...
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    Masters Thesis
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    :    _________________________________________________________  Joseph R. Zaworski    Business and recreation in the modern day world often include air travel

  • Mechanical engineering design across cultures : a method of designing for cultures

    Creator:
    Van Bossuyt, Douglas L.
    Abstract:
    Mechanical design is often based on formal methodologies such as Quality Function Deployment. Techniques to quantitatively account for attractability, sensory perception, and affective design have been successfully incorporated into these methods and are receiving growing acceptance across many industries. Although the adoption of these methods marks a large improvement for...
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    Masters Thesis
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    : Mechanical Engineering Design Across Cultures: A Method of Designing for Cultures Abstract approved: Joseph

  • 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....
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    . Abstract approved: ________________________________________________ Joseph R. Zaworski Air