WIAMan BLAST TEST ATD
The U.S. Army WIAMan (Warrior Injury Assessment Manikin) with embedded SLICE6 DAS, is the first ATD (anthropomorphic test device) designed to measure vertical loads. This biofidelic, warfighter test manikin is engineered to assess potential skeletal injuries of soldiers exposed to underbody blasts (UBB).
WIAMan BLAST TEST MANIKIN
High-Tech Blast Manikin for Military Vehicle Testing
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In 2013, the U.S. Army Research Laboratory selected DTS as the prime contractor to develop the Warrior Injury Assessment Manikin. WIAMan is the first instrumented test manikin designed specifically for vertical loading. The most advanced, biofidelic test manikin in the world, WIAMan is built to withstand repeated high-energy underbody blasts (UBB), such as those from improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The test data is used to advance soldier safety, including next-generation military vehicles and protective gear. Unlike traditional crash test dummies developed for automotive safety testing, WIAMan delivers reliable and repeatable vertical load data (versus frontal, side, or rear impact kinematics). DTS SLICE6 data recorders and sensors are integrated throughout WIAMan to collect the critical injury data. |
WIAMan RESOURCES
FEATURES
FEATURES
| Biofidelic Kinematics | • Built for the U.S. Army for military vehicle testing in collaboration with government, universities, and industry partners |
| • First vertical load blast manikin with SLICE6 in-dummy DAS | |
| • Supports up to 156 sensor channels; single exit cable | |
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High Performance
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• Data writes to non-volatile flash memory |
| • High-shock rated, designed for vertical loading |
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| • True biofidelic response, based on extensive biomechanics research |
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| Custom Configurable | • Configurable channel counts |
| • IEEE 1588 Ethernet switch allows PTPv2 daisy-chaining | |
| • Cable-free, direct-mount sensor options, as well as traditional cabled sensors | |
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Intuitive Software
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• Complete set-up, control, and data viewing software |
| • Multiple sensor import and data export options |
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| • Advanced test set-up features and diagnostics tools |
DAS & SENSOR OPTIONS
DAS & SENSOR OPTIONS
SLICE6 HB
The newest generation of in-dummy DAS. The ultra-small, 6-channel distributed DAS significantly reduces cabling and connectors for a compact integrated solution. Features IEEE 1588 Ethernet, PTPv2 daisy chaining, data writes directly to 16 GB flash memory.
6DX A2
The ultra-small 6DX A2 six degrees of freedom sensor direct-mounts to SLICE6 DAQ for a cable-free solution. The low mass 6DX A2 includes three angular rate sensors, plus three accelerometers in a rugged enclosure.
SLICE6 HB
The newest generation of in-dummy DAS. The ultra-small, 6-channel distributed DAS significantly reduces cabling and connectors for a compact integrated solution. Data writes directly to 16 GB flash memory.
6DX A2
The ultra-small 6DX A2 six degrees of freedom sensor direct-mounts to SLICE6 DAQ for a cable-free solution. The low mass 6DX A2 includes three angular rate sensors, plus three accelerometers in a rugged enclosure.
SOFTWARE
SOFTWARE
DataPRO Software
DataPRO is a powerful set-up, control and data viewing software for DTS hardware. The intuitive user interface is designed to help test engineers create, control and manage every aspect of a test. DataPRO makes it easy to access complete sensor and hardware details, plus share test information via standalone or centralized SQL databases. Key features include integrated off-line test builder, extensive ISO MME database, enhanced diagnostic tools, multiple viewing options and automatic report generation.
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DataPRO Software
DataPRO is a powerful set-up, control and data viewing software for DTS hardware. The intuitive user interface is designed to help test engineers create, control and manage every aspect of a test. DataPRO makes it easy to access complete sensor and hardware details, plus share test information via standalone or centralized SQL databases. Key features include integrated off-line test builder, extensive ISO MME database, enhanced diagnostic tools, multiple viewing options and automatic report generation.
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WIAMAN PAPERS
WIAMAN PAPERS
- Pietsch et al, “Evaluation of WIAMan Technology Demonstrator Biofidelity Relative to Sub-Injurious PMHS Response in Simulated Under-body Blast Events.
- Reed et al, “The Seated Solder Study: Posture and Body Shape in Vehicle Seats,” UMTRI, 2014
- Loftis et al “Special Issue: WIAMan Biomechanics,” Annals of Biomedical Engineering Vol 49 No 11, November 2021.
- Zeng et al, “Biofidelity Assessment of the WIAMan Anthropomorphic Test Device Thorax by a Comparative Study with Hybrid III, THOR, and PMHS in Frontal Sled Testing,” Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, 2023
- Loftis et all, “Introduction to the WIAMan Biomechanics Program”, Annals of Biomedical Engineering, Vol. 49, No. 11, November 2021
