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TECHNICAL REPORTS

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TESTING MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON AIRCRAFT

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CONTRIBUTING TO WARFIGHTER PERFORMANCE

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MENTORING THE NEXT GENERATION OF RESEARCHERS

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CONDUCTING MEDICAL RESEARCH TO PROTECT SERVICE MEMBERS

News

USAARL Developing Standard for External Personnel Loads on Helicopters

Whether inserting Warfighters into the fight, delivering first responders to care for the injured, or rescuing civilians from a natural disaster, the Army relies on helicopters to get people into – and out of – dangerous situations swiftly and safely.

Army successfully tests in-flight life-saving system for incapacitated pilots

Imagine a future where a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter pilot, mid-flight, loses consciousness, and an onboard automated system reads the pilot's vitals and autonomously flies the aircraft back safely, even alerting a medical crew to be at the airfield ready to treat the incapacitated pilot.

USAARL human-focused research aims to enhance UAS effectiveness, readiness

As the capabilities of unmanned aerial systems continue to evolve rapidly in response to the tactical and strategic necessities of the modern battlefield, the USAARL is exploring a unique approach to improving their operational effectiveness – by focusing on the protection and performance of UAS operators.

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