Body Heat Storage and Work in the Heat

Abstract

The development of heat injury during military ground operations in hot environments is a serious risk, particularly when operations in chemical defense ensembles are required. The objective of the research is to develop a model of body heat storage from readily available field and clinical measures that can be used to predict response to work in the heat, with or without the inclusion of impermeable or semi-impermeable garments. Unique aspects of these models will be the use of a three-compartment approach, in which muscle-mass temperature will be measured in addition to skin and non-muscle core temperature values, and measurement of heat storage by direct and indirect calorimetry.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 2003
Accession Number
ADA423463

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  • James A. Hodgdon

Organizations

  • Naval Health Research Center

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