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This paper documents the physical measurements of the Korean population in order to construct a data base for ergonomic design. The dimension, volume, density, mass, and center of mass of Koreans whose ages range from 7 to 49 were investigated. Sixtyfive male subjects and sixty-nine female subjects participated. Eight body segments (head with neck, trunk, thigh, shank, foot, upper arm, forearm and hand) were directly measured with a Martin-type anthropometer, and the immersion method was adopted to measure the volume of body segments. After this, densities were computed by the density equations in Drillis and Contini (1966). The reaction board method was employed for the measurement of the center of mass. Obtained data were compared with the results in the literature. The results in this paper showed different features on body segment parameters comparing with the results in the literature. The constructed data base can be applied to statistical guideline for product design, workspace design, design of clothing and tools, furniture design and construction of biomechanical models for Korean. Also, they can be extended to the application areas for Mongolian.( Appl Human Sci, 18 (3): 91-99, 1999)

A protocol to measure the dynamic characteristic of body in vivo was developed using the photogrammetry system. This system consisted of VICON 140, KRISSMAS, force platform, and auxiliary equipment that were implemented for this study. The program, KRISSMAS developed for motion analysis in the motion analysis laboratory, KRISS, was modified to analysis inertia data from this experiment. This system was very convenient for measuring dynamic anthropometric data such as mass, center of mass, and moment of inertia, etc.

The purpose of this study was to develop buildmg an empirical model for predicting 2 stem&z methods for evaluating the suitability of a seat and e smtablh '$ of a seat. We uncovered six dommant suitability dimensmns for the design of a comfortable seat that is re ated to the physical dimension of a body. Here, six suitability dimensions were identified as the dimensions representing the human sensltitity and psychological feeling on comfortable seats. Also, 43 human-interface elements such as seat height, seat surface etc. were established for evaluating seat comfort. In this study 63 subjects partici six suitability dimensions for 52 different seats. The model for evaluating suitability was aF ed in evahlating so developed.