Adjustment and Validation of the Mathematical Prediction Model for Sweat Rate, Heart Rate and Body Temperature under Outdoor Conditions

Abstract

This study is conducted in order to validate under outdoor conditions, and if necessary, to adjust the mathematical models, which were developed in USARIEM, to predict physiological tolerance under different environmental conditions, solar loads, clothing ensembles, and metabolic rates. Different physiological parameters were carefully monitored. The results show that the prediction models, which were developed from laboratory studies, are conservative and overestimate the physiological responses under outdoor conditions. It is hypothesized that a factor related to long waves radiations should be included in the equations. This issues will be investigated during the next phase of the study. Keywords: heat stress; clothing; heat exchange; environmental extremes.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA183109

Entities

People

  • R. Burstein
  • Y. Epstein
  • Y. Shapiro

Organizations

  • Ministry of Defense

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biomedical Research
  • Body Temperature
  • Body Weight
  • Climate
  • Coastal Regions
  • Environment
  • Equations
  • Heart Rate
  • Humidity
  • Losses
  • Maryland
  • Materials
  • Mathematical Models
  • Radiation
  • Regions
  • Solar Radiation
  • Wet Bulb Temperature

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  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Exercise and Sports Science.