IPE Operations Field Effect Standard (Pressure Sensing Suit)
Abstract
A prototype pressure sensing suit capability was developed successfully that allows real-time pressure data to be captured whilst performing activities in the field that cannot be readily simulated in the laboratory. Three military subjects were used to collect representative pressure data from a series of standard battlefield-type activities. The impact of terrain and wearing additional combat equipment was also investigated. The data obtained from this study indicated that the mean pressures experienced at the elbows and knees ranged between 90 kPa to 160 kPa, whereas the remaining locations fell between 40 kPa and 60 kPa. Extremely high peak pressures were recorded up to 1379 kPa; however,generally these pressures were encountered for less than 2% over the duration of the exercise.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 18, 2011
- Accession Number
- ADA544993
Entities
People
- Mark Summers