David G. Newman

Articles by David G. Newman


The biodynamic and physiological implications of supermanoeuvrable flight

Abstract Fighter aircraft are by design highly agile and manoeuvrable weapon platforms. A high degree of agility is essential in the three-dimensional environment of air combat manoeuvring (ACM). Supermanoeuvrability (SM) is the term used to describe the ability of a fighter aircraft to exploit more of its flight envelope through advanced aerodynamic features, including thrust… Read more »

By David G. Newman In   Issue Volume 7 No. 3 Doi No https://doi-ds.org/doilink/03.2023-16396196/JMVH Vol 7 No 3

The neurophysiologic aspects of G-induced loss of consciousness (G-LOC)

Introduction The principal problem faced by the human cardiovascular system when exposed to a force environment greater than +1 Gz in magnitude is that the hydrostatic effects of the applied acceleration may overwhelm the system’s ability to maintain the required level of cerebral perfusion. When this occurs, G-induced loss of consciousness (G-LOC) results. G-LOC has… Read more »

By David G. Newman In   Issue Volume 6 No. 3 Doi No https://doi-ds.org/doilink/03.2023-12453347/JMVH Vol 6 No 3