Proposed Thermal Limits for Divers
Abstract
The thermal stress of cold water diving limits the amount of dive time available for the completion of mission tasks. Heat loss resulting from immersion in cold water also degrades progressively diver psychomotor performance before tolerance limits are reached that necessitate rewarming of the diver. This report is a review of current research efforts aimed at quantifying mechanisms of heat loss, the physiological and psychomotor responses to varying degrees of heat loss, and protective systems to extend diving times and performance under thermally adverse conditions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADA146724
Entities
People
- M. E. Bradley
- M. J. Ackerman
- R. P. Weinberg
Organizations
- Naval Medical Research Center