This project is a joint venture between governments and industries to answer the need. The 3-D Surface Anthropometry extends the measurement of the body to detailed, high resolution measurement of the surface of the body. The latest automated surface anthropometry has many advantages over the traditional technologies. The data collection methods will be standardized and documented so that the database can be consistently expanded and updated. Subsequent phases could add other age groups, other countries or look at trends over time.
Laboratory has unique experience in anthropometric data collection.
This multi-disciplinary team combines anthropometric experience with software engineering and information system design. The survey will be conducted in three NATO-member countries, the U.S., the Netherlands, and Italy. The recommended sampling method is stratified sampling. This means that the population is broken into subgroups with a smaller variation. The strata are based on ages 18-65, gender, ethnicity, and region of the country.