Physiological Testing of White Phosphorous Protective Clothing.
Abstract
The physical stresses imposed on personnel wearing the white phosphorous protective clothing (WPPC) in hot climates were ascertained. Clothing was worn in ambient temperatures of 100 and 120F during light and moderately heavy work periods. Clothing was worn with the flaps open and closed. The length of time that this clothing system may be worn depends upon specific activity and ambient temperatures. When it is worn under conditions similar to those of these tests, a time limitation of 45 and 90 minutes prevails for 120 and 100F, respectively, when RH is 50% or less. The time difference between the flaps-open and the flaps-closed configurations amounts to only about 7 minutes extended exposure time at 120F, which may not be significant in light of the time needed to accomplish a designated mission.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA033027
Entities
People
- Dale A. Reins
- James C. Shampine