Eastern bodies in western cockpits: An anthropometric study in the Oman military aviation

Anthropometric selection standards of aviators in the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) were assimilated from the selection standards utilized by western defence forces and aircraft manufacturers. Gradual Omanization of RAFO aircrew has led to the placement of eastern bodies in western cockpits and hen...

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Main Authors: Yousuf M. Al Wardi, Sasirajan Jeevarathinam, Saleh H. Al Sabei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2016-12-01
Series:Cogent Engineering
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23311916.2016.1269384