Tradespace Assessment: Thermal Strain Modeling Comparison Of Multiple Clothing Configurations Based On Different Environmental Conditions
Abstract
A tradespace assessment and planned optimization of clothing ensembles is underway to assess risks specific to operational regions. The intent of this report is to model one aspect of these regional-specific risks, by modeling thermal strain. Twenty clothing ensembles were tested for thermal and evaporative resistances according to American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards using a sweating thermal manikin. Of the 20 ensembles tested, five subgroups were assessed based on similar types; 1) baseline ensembles, 2) undergarments vs. no undergarments, 3) Army Combat Shirt (ACS)-based, 4) Army Combat Uniform (ACU)-based, and 5) increased sizing. Thermal strain was modeled for each of the ensembles based on biophysical measurements within three environmental conditions (hot / dry, hot / humid, and temperate). Potential concepts for tradespace assessments related to clothing ensembles were discussed and outlined.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 2017
- Accession Number
- AD1031717
Entities
People
- Adam W Potter
- Aitor Coca
- Anita Perkins
- Kristine Isherwood
- Tianzhou Wu
- Tyler Quinn
Organizations
- United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine