Automated Anthropometric Measuring Devices for Use in Mass-Screening

摘要

The purpose of this report was to determine the state of the art in anthropometric measuring devices used for mass screening. In addition, technologies which could be used for mass screening were identified and described. Finally, straw-man requirements for an anthropometric measuring system were proposed. A review of the literature identified only two operational anthropometric measurement devices currently used for mass screening. One was developed for the US Navy by Provost, Gifford and Thazo (1965). The other, Anthropometric Measurement System (AMS) was developed by Ergotech, a firm in Pretoria, South Africa, to 'facilitate the efficient issuing of clothing items to defense force personnel.' A prototype of an improved system, Automated Anthropometric Data Measurement System (AADMS) was developed by Moroney, Hughes & Spicuzza (1984), but was never used operationally. A variety of potentially applicable measurement techniques were identified and described. Acoustic, light, electro-magnetic, and digitizing arm technologies could be used to measure individuals. Data describing the capabilities and limitations of these systems are also provided. Finally a series of requirements to be included in a straw-man requirements document was provided.