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Modified Drop Tower Impact Tests for American Football Helmets

G. Alston Rush^1,2, R. Prabhu¹, Gus A. Rush III³, Lakiesha N. Williams¹, M. F. Horstemeyer^2,4

¹Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Mississippi State University, ²Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems, Mississippi State University, ³Rush Sport Medical, ⁴Mechanical Engineering, Mississippi State University

This article provides a novel technique to assess the performance characteristics of American football helmets by inclusion of faceguards during NOCSAE Standard drop tests. Additionally, two more impact locations are proposed to be added to the NOCSAE certification.