Evaluation of Five Commercial Microclimate Cooling Systems for Military Use
Abstract
Laboratory and field evaluations were conducted to examine four ice- based portable cooling systems and one thermoelectric vehicle mounted cooling system, to assess and compare their performance under laboratory and field conditions. There were three battery-operated circulating liquid cooling garments, a passive frozen gel pack vest, and a thermoelectric circulating liquid cooling garment. The thermal manikin tests were conducted in a 35 C (95 F), 5% relative humidity, environment with the mannequins surface temperature at 35 C (95 F). The manikin was dressed in the Battle Dress Overgarment (BDO) chemical ensemble in all of the tests. Army and Air Force personnel took part in five field evaluations. These personnel provided information related to compatibility, mobility, ease of operation and donning and doffing.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA238878
Entities
People
- Cynthia Blackwell
- Robert F. Kinney
- Roger Masadi
Organizations
- United States Army Soldier Systems Center