Cinematography Data Systems At The Naval Biodynamics Laboratory

The Naval Biodynamics Laboratory in New Orleans, Louisiana is engaged in a series of experiments to measure the dynamic response of critical anatomical segments of the human anatomy to acceleration environments. A comprehensive three-dimensional cinematographic data acquisition system is employed to obtain the required trajectory data. This paper presents an overview of the entire Naval Biodynamics Laboratory system: described are the hardware employed, calibration requirements and methodology, data reduction and analysis, and timing systems.