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View article: Laboratory evaluation of climbing helmets: assessment of linear acceleration
Laboratory evaluation of climbing helmets: assessment of linear acceleration Open
This study utilized a guided free-fall drop tower and standard test headform to measure the peak linear acceleration (PLA) generated by different climbing helmet models that were impacted at various speeds (2–6 m s −1 ) and locations (top,…
View article: Hockey STAR Methodology
Hockey STAR Methodology Open
This document details the protocol used by the Virginia Tech Helmet Ratings to rate hockey helmets based on concussion risk.
View article: Ranges of Injury Risk Associated with Impact from Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Ranges of Injury Risk Associated with Impact from Unmanned Aircraft Systems Open
Regulations have allowed for increased unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operations over the last decade, yet operations over people are still not permitted. The objective of this study was to estimate the range of injury risks to humans due…
View article: Evaluation and Application of Brain Injury Criteria to Improve Protective Headgear Design
Evaluation and Application of Brain Injury Criteria to Improve Protective Headgear Design Open
As many as 3.8 million sports-related traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) occur each year, nearly all of which are mild or concussive. These injuries are especially concerning given recent evidence that repeated concussions can lead to long-te…