Document ID (ISN) | 60905 |
CIS number |
93-1701 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0095-6562 - Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine |
Year |
1992 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Sullivan P.J., Mekjavić I.B. |
Title |
Temperature and humidity within the clothing microenvironment |
Bibliographic information |
Mar. 1992, Vol.63, No.3, p.186-192. Illus. 23 ref. |
Abstract |
Five subjects wearing different types of helicopter personnel suits were exposed to a linear increase in ambient temperature from 20-40°C over a 90-min period, and then remained at 40°C for an additional 90min. Results showed that although clothing microenvironment temperatures were similar among suits and slightly lower than that of the environment, the microenvironment relative humidity and vapour pressure were much greater than that of the ambient air. The study demonstrates the need to discern between ambient conditions and conditions next to the skin when protective clothing is worn. |
Descriptors (primary) |
protective clothing; heat load; microclimate; work at high temperature; thermal comfort |
Descriptors (secondary) |
air temperature; humidity; vapour pressure; comparative study; skin temperature; fabrics for protective clothing; body-core temperature |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Country / State or Province | Canada |
Subject(s) |
Heating, ventilation and climate
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Broad subject area(s) |
Physical hazards
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Browse category(ies) |
Heat and cold Protective clothing
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