Analysis of jumping/falling distance from a height

Forensic Sci Int. 2006 Jan 27;156(2-3):150-3. doi: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2004.12.030.

Abstract

The kinematic motion analysis of 50 jumps from a height of 5m demonstrated distinguishable maxima of jumping distances between passive and active jumps (1.0-3.4 and 3.7-7.1 m, respectively). The variation of several parameters concerning the 'take-off' mechanism showed less influence regarding the jumping distances. The congruence of the trajectory of the 'free-flight' domains of the jumps and the simple model for the parabola of an inclined throw has been proven. Thus, a prediction of the distance range for heights up to 20 m was extrapolated.

MeSH terms

  • Accidental Falls*
  • Biomechanical Phenomena
  • Biophysical Phenomena
  • Biophysics
  • Forensic Medicine
  • Humans
  • Models, Biological*