Abstract: An adjustable attenuation system 10 for a space re-entry vehicle seat having a frame 12 that supports at least one seat 14 mounted to and supported on the frame 12 at the seat back. A plurality of struts 16 is attached to the frame 12 in predetermined locations 18. The struts 16 are also attached, by way of mounting brackets 20 to predetermined locations on the spacecraft (not shown). The struts 16 are interconnected by a tubing system 22, which sets the tension of the struts 16 by way of a controller 24.

Abstract: A seat assembly (10) that is fully adjustable between a maximum seat configuration a minimum seat configuration and a stretcher configuration. The seat assembly (10) has a frame (11) that supports multiple panel elements (12) that are slidably adjustable with respect to each adjoining panel in order to adjust the size and position of various elements of the seat. The seat has an upper back panel (14) and a lower back panel (16) slidably engaged to each other to define the seat back, a rear seat panel (20) and a front seat panel (22) slidably engaged with each other to define a seat bottom and a lower leg panel (26) and a footrest (24) that are slidably engaged with each other. The seat bottom (20), the lower leg panel (26) and the footrest (24) are hinged to fully extend the seat into a stretcher configuration.

Abstract: A two-part seat (10) providing full body support that is specific for each crew member (30) on an individual basis. The two-part construction for the seat (10) can accommodate many sizes and shapes for crewmembers (30) because it is reconfigurable and therefore reusable for subsequent flights. The first component of the two-part seat construction is a composite shell (12) that surrounds the crewmember's entire body and is generically fitted to their general size in height and weight. The second component of the two-part seat (10) is a cushion (20) that conforms exactly to the specific crewmember's entire body and gives total body support in more complex environment.