Development of Interim Chemical Protective Overgarment (ICPO)
Abstract
The Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility was tasked by the Naval Sea Systems Command to develop an interim chemical protective overgarment (ICPO). When compared to the current chemical protective overgarment (CPO), the ICPO development was to improved fire protection; improved chemical agent protection with increased and storage life; increased tolerance time, working in hot-humid environments; and improved compatibility with chemical defense (CD) and flight deck (ED) individual protective equipment (IPE). These near term improvements to the current CPO, included the replacement of the outer shell and activated charcoal inner liner materials, and needed design changes, which included the enlargement of the current hood to accommodate the cranial helmet and aural sound protectors worn by flight deck personnel. The goals to improve fire protection and chemical protection were achieved, and heat strain was equivalent to the current CPO. Compatibility with all CD and FD IPE was not achieved, particularly with respect the hood/chemical mask interface. As a result of these findings, further efforts to develop the ICPO abandoned, and the United Kingdom (UK) G Specification liner was substituted by current UK F specification liner in the CPO.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1994
- Accession Number
- ADA283617
Entities
People
- Michael J. Roy