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G-Force Tolerance
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G-force, measured in (g), is a force that acts on a body as a result of acceleration or gravity. Human tolerances of the g-force are depending on the magnitude of the g-force, and the length of time it is being applied, the direction it acts, and the location of application. The human body has a better chance at surviving horizontal g-force. Horizontal g-force is referred as "eyeballs-in". Vertical acceleration upwards is referred to as "blood towards feet". Research shows that humans have a much high tolerance for "eyeballs-in" than any other g-forces. The standard 1g on the Earth's surface is caused by gravity, and to prevent humans from free-falling. As the G-forces increases, the time that a human can tolerate it significantly decreases.
Human Tolerance vs. Horizontal G-force
+Gx (g)
Time (min.)
35
0.01
28
0.03
20
0.1
15
0.3
11
1
9
3
6
10
4.5
30
From the examination of human tolerance to horizontal G-force, a model function will be developed to represent the relationship
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