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<b>John Paul Stapp</b> (1910-1999), was an American medical doctor and Air Force officer. Dr. Stapp was an authority on vehicle safety. |
<b>John Paul Stapp</b> (1910-1999), was an American medical doctor and Air Force officer. Dr. Stapp was an authority on vehicle safety. |
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Dr. Stapp was born in Bahai, Brazil, to missionary parents. He received his bachelor's and master's degrees from [[Baylor University]]; a doctorate from the [[University of Texas]]; and |
Dr. Stapp was born in Bahai, Brazil, to missionary parents. He received his bachelor's and master's degrees from [[Baylor University]]; a doctorate in Biophysics from the [[University of Texas]]; and a medical degree from the [[University of Minnesota]]. |
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While serving in the Air Force, Dr. Stapp participated in '[[the deceleration project]]' to test the ability of the human body to withstand acceleration and deceleration. Many recommendations concerning the development of seats, harnesses, and other safety equipment resulted from his experiments. |
While serving in the Air Force, Dr. Stapp participated in '[[the deceleration project]]' to test the ability of the human body to withstand acceleration and deceleration. Many recommendations concerning the development of seats, harnesses, and other safety equipment resulted from his experiments. |
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*[http://www.nationalaviation.org/museum_enshrinee.asp? |
*[http://www.nationalaviation.org/museum_enshrinee.asp?eraid=5&enshrineeid=394 National Aviation Hall of Fame web site] |
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Revision as of 23:05, 8 December 2003
John Paul Stapp (1910-1999), was an American medical doctor and Air Force officer. Dr. Stapp was an authority on vehicle safety.
Dr. Stapp was born in Bahai, Brazil, to missionary parents. He received his bachelor's and master's degrees from Baylor University; a doctorate in Biophysics from the University of Texas; and a medical degree from the University of Minnesota.
While serving in the Air Force, Dr. Stapp participated in 'the deceleration project' to test the ability of the human body to withstand acceleration and deceleration. Many recommendations concerning the development of seats, harnesses, and other safety equipment resulted from his experiments.
Dr. Stapp died at his home in Alamagordo, NM, Nov. 13, 1999.
See also: Murphy's law
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