A Manual for the Performance of Protective Equipment Fit-Mapping

Abstract

This fit mapping manual is intended to offer detailed up-to-date guidance for preparing, performing and analyzing fit evaluations for most types of clothing and protective equipment. The term "Fit Mapping" is used to differentiate it from the traditional fit testing that has been conducted primarily for determining an accommodation rate and verification of requirements. This manual addresses: 1) definition of the "Fit Criteria (Concept of fit)" for a test item, 2) performing a fit evaluation, 3) analysis of the results, and finally, how to apply these results to the manufacturing process. Therefore, this fit mapping manual offers the basic knowledge needed to evaluate various types of equipment by presenting a step by step procedure.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2009
Accession Number
ADA519894

Entities

People

  • Gregory F. Zehner
  • Hyeg Joo Choi
  • Jeffrey A. Hudson

Organizations

  • Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Arm Bones
  • Clothing
  • Data Analysis
  • Experimental Design
  • Fabrics
  • Factor Analysis
  • G Suits
  • Information Science
  • Measurement
  • Medical Personnel
  • Protective Equipment
  • Surveys
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Three Dimensional

Readers

  • Materials Science
  • Systems Analysis and Design