Thermal Resistance Values of Some Protective Clothing Ensembles

Abstract

This report describes methods used to predict the thermal insulation values of thin clothing ensembles and compares the results to those obtained from thermal manikin measurements. In calm conditions, the results compare favourably. In windy conditions, the predicted thermal resistance is greater than the measured value. This is because the theory used does not include wind induced ventilation of the clothing and the accompanying increase in heat transfer.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA245937

Entities

People

  • Brad Cain

Organizations

  • Defence Research and Development Canada

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Boundaries
  • Boundary Layer
  • Convection
  • Environment
  • Equations
  • Heat Loss
  • Heat Transfer
  • Heat Transfer Coefficients
  • Materials
  • National Security
  • Protective Clothing
  • Security
  • Solar Radiation
  • Thermal Conductivity
  • Thermal Insulation
  • Thermal Resistance

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Exercise and Sports Science.
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics