A Preliminary Study of Heat Strain Using Modelling and Simulation

Abstract

This assessment of intermittent work in hot environments was conducted to demonstrate the usefulness of modelling and simulation to the Canadian Forces. Analytical predictions of work and rest durations were made using a thermal physiology model and a human performance modelling tool, IPME The results indicate that current guidelines could be extended to cover work in more extreme climatic conditions, including WBGT(C) values into the mid 40s, and that the published CF work and rest durations may be too conservative in some conditions. The available time for this study did not permit validation of the predictions by empirical studies, but an approach is presented for a more comprehensive investigation that would lead to a validated update to the current guidelines for commanders.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 2006
Accession Number
ADA454398

Entities

People

  • Brad Cain

Organizations

  • Defence Research and Development Canada

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Body Temperature
  • Energy
  • Environment
  • Heat Energy
  • Heat Transfer
  • Intellectual Property
  • Measurement
  • Military Personnel
  • Motor Skills
  • National Security
  • Physiology
  • Psychology
  • Security
  • Simulations
  • Task Performance And Analysis
  • Wet Bulb Temperature

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.