Experimental Evaluations of Selected Immersion Hypothermia Protection Equipment.

Abstract

This report summarizes an experimental test program conducted with state-of-the-art hypothermia protection equipment. Tests included the following attributes: cold-protection effectiveness, mobility reduction, fatigue induction, ease of donning, buoyancy, aesthetic appeal/wearer confidence, flame resistance and reliability. Cold-protection effectiveness is expressed in terms of survival-time estimates for individuals, with selected body structures, wearing the test articles in 1.7 C (35 F) water. The data from these investigations is intended to collectively support the selection of equipment best suited for use by recreational boaters, Coast Guard crewmen and merchant mariners. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 12, 1979
Accession Number
ADA080470

Entities

People

  • Edward M. O'brien
  • Fred R. Sias
  • James R. Pruitt
  • R. Michael Harnett

Organizations

  • Clemson University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Arm Bones
  • Exposure Suits
  • Fire Resistance
  • Health Services
  • Heart Rate
  • Heat Transfer
  • Joints (Anatomy)
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Medical Personnel
  • Peak Values
  • Personnel Management
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Tensile Strength
  • Wet Suits

Readers

  • Maritime Security/Maritime Homeland Security
  • Materials Science
  • Regression Analysis.