공군 여성 장병 인체치수 분석을 통한 조종예복 치수 체계 개발

Abstract

This study developed a sizing system for ceremonial flight suits by analyzing the body measurements of women in the Korean Air Force. A comparative anthropometric analysis revealed that female Air Force personnel are, on average, taller and heavier than the general adult female population, with a height difference of 3.1 cm and a weight difference of 1.7 kg. Specifically, Air Force women had an average height of 164.3 cm, compared to 161.2 cm for the general population, with a notable concentration in the 165 cm height (33.6%) and 85 cm bust circumference (28.0%) categories. A significant finding was the increase in bust circumference among female Air Force personnel, which rose from 85.8 cm in 2021 to 91.1 cm in 2024—a 5.3 cm increase—contrasting with a declining trend in the general adult female population. Based on the 2024 anthropometric data, a comprehensive sizing system was established, using the 85-165 size designation as the standard reference. This proposed system includes 20 distinct size categories, which consist of 10 regular body type classifications and 10 special body type classifications, achieving an optimal coverage rate of 98.7%. This research is the first to focus on sizing systems for ceremonial flight suits specifically designed for women in the Korean Air Force, providing significant academic contributions to the field. Furthermore, the findings are expected to meet practical operational needs by reducing quality inconsistencies among manufacturing contractors and ensuring standardized fit specifications for ceremonial flight suits.