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An integrated approach towards future ballistic neck protection materials selection.

John Breeze1, Mark Helliker, Debra J Carr

  • 1Academic Department of Military Surgery and Trauma, Royal Centre for Defence Medicine, Birmingham, UK. johno.breeze@gmail.com

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Future ballistic neck protection requires materials beyond just ballistic performance. An integrated approach evaluates flexibility, mass, and thermal burden for optimal neck armor design, moving beyond traditional vest collars.

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Protective Equipment Design
  • Biomechanical Engineering

Background:

  • Historically, neck ballistic protection relied on vest-attached collars using standard ballistic fabrics.
  • This approach overlooks the neck's unique anatomical vulnerabilities, flexibility, and equipment integration needs.
  • Emerging research explores integrating ballistic materials into under-armor shirts for neck protection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present an integrated approach for selecting optimal materials for future ballistic neck protection.
  • To evaluate materials based on multiple performance criteria, not solely ballistic resistance.
  • To update on the progress of developing advanced ballistic neck protection solutions.

Main Methods:

  • Developed an integrated approach for materials selection for two potential neck protection designs.
  • Evaluated potential materials on ballistic performance, flexibility, mass, wear resistance, and thermal burden.
  • Assessed materials considering the neck's distinct anatomical and functional requirements compared to the thorax.

Main Results:

  • Ballistic performance alone is insufficient for optimal neck protection.
  • An integrated materials selection process is crucial for effective future designs.
  • The study outlines progress in developing neck protection that considers diverse material properties.

Conclusions:

  • Neck protection necessitates a tailored material selection strategy distinct from thoracic armor.
  • An integrated approach considering multiple material properties is key to advancing ballistic neck protection.
  • Further development is focused on optimizing materials for enhanced flexibility, reduced mass, and improved thermal management in neck armor.