Comfort management in extreme environments is complex, requiring temperature stabilization of the body core and distal parts of the extremities. Examination of the capability of body zones to absorb and release heat can facilitate a solution to this problem. Using an experimental shortened liquid cooling/warming garment (LCWG), heat transfer effectiveness of different body zone combinations was assessed in rest and exercise conditions, at different levels of body heat deficit and intensities of physical exertion. Comfort stabilization in terms of minimum changes in core (Tc) and finger (Tfing) temperatures was achieved in exercise (200-400 W) at 18-22°C inlet water temperature in the following zonal combination: a portion of the torso, the internal thigh area covering the femoral artery, the forearm, neck, and part of the head.
Comfort Management in Rest and Exercise Conditions in an Innovative Shortened Liquid Cooling/Warming Garment
Sae Technical Papers
International Conference On Environmental Systems ; 2002
2002-07-15
Conference paper
English
Head , Heat transfer , Physical examination , Comfort , Torso , Neck
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