Multi-Variant/Capability Next Generation Troop Seat (M-V/C NGTS)

This proposal presents an innovative concept and a novel approach to achieve topic solution. The innovative concept is known as the Next Generation Troop Seat (NGTS). It is a semi-rigid foam and fabric seat which achieves its capabilities through the integration of a Dynamic Structural Beam (DSB). In the mishap environment the patented and proven DSB provides a higher strength to weight ratio than currently employed conventional seat components. It also provides the energy attenuation that makes the seat “crashworthy”. In limited evaluations DSB based crashworthy troop seats have demonstrated to be stronger, lighter and cheaper than existing fielded and proposed systems. The novel approach is to reduce overall program risk by developing three new variants of the NGTS. Each of these variants will specifically address, at the lightest weight possible, the three established performance criterions. The recent, over the last decade or so, implementation of crashworthy troop seats has identified that weight is the critical issue in their employment. By providing three variants the implementer will be able to choose the best solution for their application and not be limited by the weight constraint of a single solution.