Annual Historical Report - AMEDD Activities
Abstract
The Mission of the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine is to conduct research on the effects of temperature, altitude, work and nutrition on the health and performance of the individual soldier and combat crews operating Army systems. It assesses decrements to soldier or combat crew performance caused by the synergy of environmental extremes protective measures used in NBC sustained operations. It conducts research on the biomedical processes limiting physical performance to determine physical fitness requirements and seek solutions to medical problems related to physical training and exercise. It defines the complex interaction of environmental/operational stress and Army systems and develops, evaluates and assists in the implementation of strategies designed to protect the soldier and enhance performance. In coordination with the Natick Research, Development & Engineering Center (Natick) and through liaison with other Federal agencies, USARIEM conducts research to develop the technology base required to evaluate feeding strategies for operation rations and supplements to minimize soldier performance decrements under sustained combat conditions and discharge the Army Surgeon General's responsibilities as DOD executive agent for nutrition. Assists Natick in the development of personal clothing and equipment by assessing the physiological impact of these items under all climatic conditions. Keywords: Altitude research, Cold research, Exercise physiology, Heat research, Ergonomics, Military research.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA208301
Entities
Organizations
- United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine