CLOTHING & EQUIPM TECH
Abstract
This project investigates and evaluates components and materials that have potential to enhance Soldier survivability from combat threats (flame and thermal threats, blast and ballistic threats, and lasers) and the field environment (e.g., cold, heat, wet) to increase operational effectiveness while decreasing the Soldier's cognitive and physical burden. Included are technologies and novel materials related to personnel armor, helmets, hearing protection, eyewear, and protective inserts for shelters. In addition, this project supports the development and refinement of essential analytic tools needed to predict and/or assess the combat effectiveness of next generation Soldier systems with a focus on network centric warfare technologies and human science investigation to identify and develop methods to assess human cognitive responses to sensory, physical, cognitive, and affective stimuli and stressors. The cited work is consistent with the Director, Defense Research and Engineering Strategic Plan, the Army Modernization Strategy, and the Army Science and Technology Master Plan. Work is led, performed and/or managed by the Natick Soldier Research, Development, and Engineering Center (NSRDEC), Natick, MA.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- H98_0602786A_2_2040_PB_2012
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