Cold Water Protection Under Field Conditions
Abstract
Eleven runs were made for this evaluation, all with the subjects immersed but not submerged in 36F water. Four runs were made under resting conditions, and four under swimming conditions, to test various types of insulating underclothing worn beneath the standard swim suit. In addition, three dives were made under swimming conditions to test three types of insulating swim suits. The four underclothing materials were: 1/8 in. flat ensolyte, 1/4 in. flat ensolyte, 1/4 in. button ensolyte, and one suit of 100% wool underwear. The three swim suit materials were: 1/4 in. flat ensolyte, 1/4 in. flat chemically blown neoprene, and 1/4 in. flat mechanically blown latex.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 1953
- Accession Number
- AD0738822
Entities
People
- T. R. Wolfe Iii
- U. V. Dwyer Jr
Organizations
- United States Navy Experimental Diving Unit