The Wetting of Combat Boots - Wet Grass Versus Puddles.

Abstract

Studies described show that subjects wearing combat boots and socks get their feet wetter when walking through wet grass than through puddles due to the abrasive action of the grass which cuts away the water-repellant outer layer of the boot. Further, it was found that guttated water does not wet new or silicone-coated leather any more than distilled water (dew) and so does not account for the wetting of boots in grass. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA114412

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People

  • Malcolm M. Dewar
  • Rita M. Crow

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  • Defence Research and Development Canada

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  • Human Systems

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  • Environmental Protection
  • High Humidity
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  • Military Personnel
  • Moisture
  • National Security
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  • Sensation
  • Surface Waters
  • Water

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