H. T. E. Hertzberg's scientific contributions

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Article
After a brief description of relevant buttock structure, the author presents summary data on buttock size, tuberosity locations, and other dimensions needed for improved seat design, as measured from a sample of 35 young males chosen to approximate the range of USAF flying personnel. Summary load patterns for two angles of seat back are shown, and...

Citations

... In the literature, the driving comfort and safety felt by the passengers have been defined in different ways. On the one hand, Herzberg defined comfort as the condition where there is no discomfort [4] but on the other hand, Zhang stated that reducing discomfort may not increase comfort under all conditions, so the concept should also be associated with factors as aesthetics, relaxation and well-being [5]. The relation of comfort with being in harmony with the environment, as well as physical and physiological aspects are emphasized additionally in the literature [6], [7]. ...