MEASUREMENT AND 3-DIMENSIONAL GRAPHIC REPRESENTATIONS OF KOREAN SEATPAN AND SEATBACK CONTOURS

In order to evaluate and design seats ergonomically, a human-seat inte rface model was developed as part of a multi-factorial ergonomic desig n study. It used three-dimensional computer graphics: a Korean contour model for the seatpan and the seatback. Using seatpan and seatback co ntour measuring equipment, a 18 X 15 and 15 X 15 contour was developed for each subject. The proposed systematic approach of quantitative me asurements and evaluation will provide for performance and comfort in seating.