Physiological and perceptual responses while wearing stab-resistant body armor in hot and humid environment

M Yuan, N Li, Y Wei, J Yang - Journal of Thermal Biology, 2019 - Elsevier
The aim of this study was to investigate the physiological and perceptual responses of the
human body wearing stab-resistant body armor (SRBA) in a hot and humid environment …

Accuracy of predictive equations for metabolic cost of locomotion while carrying external load

AW Potter, DP Looney, LA Blanchard… - Journal of Sport and …, 2017 - journals.tdl.org
Introduction: Energy cost estimation of dismounted military movements is of significant
importance for a number of reasons, including optimal performance planning and to ensure …

Umbilical temperature correlation with core and skin temperatures at rest, in the heat and during physical activity

RJ Roberge, JH Kim, P Yorio, A Coca… - International Journal …, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose: to determine the correlation of umbilical temperatures (Tumb) with simultaneously
recorded chest wall temperature (Tchest) and rectal temperature (Trectal) in adults during …

Biophysical assessment of the US Army Improved Hot Weather Combat Uniform (IHWCU) and a comparison to the currently fielded Fire Resistant Army Combat …

AW Potter, JA Gonzalez, DP Looney… - US Army Research …, 2019 - apps.dtic.mil
New uniforms have been developed specifically for hot and humid environments. Methods
Standard tests for the thermal and evaporative resistances Rt and Ret were conducted …

EFFECT OF SIX DIFFERENT TORSO SUB-SYSTEM ARMOURED VESTS ON PHYSIOLOGICAL AND COGNITIVE PARAMETERS.

A Subramaniam, B Caszo, Z Hasain… - Defence S&T …, 2019 - search.ebscohost.com
This study documents an assessment of six soldier torso sub-system armoured vests on
physiological and cognitive measures. The six systems were similar in weight (9.0±1.1 kg) …

[PDF][PDF] TECHNICAL REPORT NO. T17-06 DATE February 2017

T ASSESSMENT - 2017 - researchgate.net
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A tradespace assessment and planned optimization of clothing
ensembles is underway to assess risks specific to operational regions. The intent of this …