Crew Seat Cushions: Quad Chart

Development and Testing of 
Helicopter Crew Seat Cushion 
to Increase Survivability SBIR N92-152

Description of the Mitigator™ Technology

Crew Seat Cushion: testing
  • Advanced Cushioning Methodology
  • Elastomer or Foam Construction
  • Internally Molded Air Passages
  • Interconnecting Orifices -- Choked Airflow
  • Maximize Energy Absorption
  • Minimize Rebound
  • Reduces injury from repeated and single impacts/shocks and vibrations

Naval Aviation Transition/Impact:

  • Phase II SBIR completed 12/31/01, IDIQ contract issued 1st Qtr 2003
  • Originally designed as seat cushion for AH-1W impacts.
  • Readily transferable to other military platforms.

Other Applications / Successes:

  • Crew seats and deck mats in hi-speed boats.
  • Protection against soft tissue damage under body armour.
  • Helmet liners

SEA Systems Group, Inc. POC: 434-374-9553 Ext. 1

Government Point of Contact: 301-342-8436 Sponsor: NAVAIR, PEO(A)

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energy absorbtion

The MitiGator™ Technology is an engineered cushioning system designed to protect people from hi-speed, hi-impact assaults and to allow them to continue to perform their jobs or enjoy their leisure time. The MitiGator™ uses patented air control technology working with 4,044 surfaces per square foot to dissipate energy before it is transmitted to the body and thus help alleviate the problems.