Thermal Manikin Evaluation and Predicted Thermal Responses for the Homeland Response Force HAZMAT Suits

Abstract

This report provides a quantitative assessment of the biophysical properties of the Homeland Response Force HAZMAT protective ensembles; the Blauer XRT and Lion MT-94 suits along with the Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) CAP1 Powered Air-Purifier Respirator (PAPR) face mask and waist worn blower. Measured and modeled comparisons were made of the thermal properties and predicted human thermal responses for each ensemble while working at three intensities and in six environmental conditions (three hot/warm and three freezing/cold).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 13, 2021
Accession Number
AD1147934

Entities

People

  • Adam W Potter
  • Julio A. Gonzalez
  • Kristin C. Johnson
  • Timothy P. Rioux
  • William J. Tharion
  • Xiaojiang Xu

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Counter WMD

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Birds
  • Body Temperature
  • Clothing
  • Cooling
  • Environment
  • Explosives
  • Health
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Heat Transfer
  • Hygiene
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Research
  • National Guard
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Physical Fitness
  • Protective Clothing
  • Protective Equipment
  • Public Health
  • Standards
  • Test Methods
  • Thermal Resistance
  • Weapons Of Mass Destruction
  • Wind Velocity

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Combustion and Flow Dynamics.
  • Critical Infrastructure Protection in CBRN and WMD Threats.
  • Exercise and Sports Science.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology