Comparison of Biophysical Characteristics and Predicted Thermophysiological Responses of Three Prototype Body Armor Systems Versus Baseline U.S. Army Body Armor Systems

Abstract

Modern day dismounted military are commonly required to perform high physical work at high intensities in a variety of environmental conditions while facing challenging training and combat engagements. To optimize warfighter physical performance while providing protection from kinetic threats, tradeoffs must be made between physical performance and the adverse effects of the weight and functional characteristics of equipment and clothing carried and worn by the individual Soldiers. The work outlined in this report provides: 1) a quantitative assessment of the biophysical characteristics of three prototype body armor configurations, 2) a comparison to current baseline U.S. Army body armor systems, and 3) mathematical predictions of maximal work times in three different environmental conditions. This work provides a cost effective and scientifically valid method of making comparisons of clothing and equipment changes prior to conducting human research.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 19, 2015
Accession Number
ADA619765

Entities

People

  • Adam W Potter
  • Anthony J. Karis
  • Julio A. Gonzalez

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Armor
  • Armor Plate
  • Body Armor
  • Clothing
  • Department Of Defense
  • Environment
  • Information Operations
  • Materials
  • Military Operations
  • Military Research
  • Predictive Modeling
  • Protective Clothing
  • Resistance
  • Standards
  • Temperature Gradients
  • Thermal Resistance
  • Wind Velocity

Readers

  • Exercise and Sports Science.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology