A Personal Cooling System for Helicopter Pilots.
Abstract
The NAVAIRDEVCEN (Naval Air Development Center) is developing a personal cooling system for helicopter pilots to alleviate the heat stress encountered during exposure to high ambient temperatures. The major components of this system are a lightweight, constant-wear, liquid circulating garment (LCG) outfitted with skin temperature sensors, a cooling generator, and an automatic controller. The liquid circulation garment is designed for wear under a standard flight coverall and is connected, upon aircraft entry, to the generator and automatic controller. During flight, the system automatically maintains the pilot and copilot in thermal comfort thereby enabling more effective performance of flight duties. The system is currently under a development contract. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 21, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA047649
Entities
People
- Suzanne M. Reeps
Organizations
- Naval Air Warfare Center Warminster