development of a prototype automatic controller for liquid cooling garment inlet temperature

the development of a computer control of a liquid cooled garment (lcg) inlet temperature is descirbed. an adaptive model of the lcg is used to predict the heat-removal rates for various inlet temperatures. an experimental system that contains a microcomputer was constructed. the lcg inlet and outlet temperatures and the heat exchanger out..

a comparative test of a2 clothing. part 2: thermal aspects

four types (english, german, french, and belgian) of permeable chemical protective overgarments were evaluated. in order to test the thermal properties of the garments, eight subjects performed work on a bicycle ergometer in a climate of 30.4 c and 53 relative humidity physiological and temperature measurements were made. clothing was wor..

nonslip wristlet: simple garment protects a vulnerable area

this citation summarizes a one-page announcement of technology available for utilization. a wristlet is constructed to stay in place on the wearer's wrist even during strenuous activity. often when the arms are extended, the wrists are exposed even though gloves and sleeves are worn. the new wristlet ensures that the gap is covered and th..

protective garment ensemble: a totally enclosed garment protects against toxic substances

this citation summarizes a one-page announcement of technology available for utilization. a proposed protective ensemble for toxic environments would consist of a fully enclosed garment, complete with breathing air, air-conditioning, and emergency air. it would be suitable for a 2-hour continuous mission. ...for additional information: co..

textiles with surgical applications. 1975-october, 1982 (citations from world textile abstracts)

this bibliography contains citations concerning the manufacture of woven and nonwoven textiles with surgical applications. the manufacture of suture material, the chemical composition of bioabsorbable coatings, and the packaging of sutures are detailed also mentioned is the manufacture of surgical dressings, gowns, towels, drapes, and mas..

second-year r and d program for the men's tailored clothing industry (revised). final rept

summation of the second year of the draper labs apparel automation project for the assembly of tailored clothing garments

white earth reservation garment manufacturing facility: feasibility study

this study was to determine the feasibility of a garment manufacturing facility on the white earth indian reservation, basically to manufacture indian and urban cowboy garments. the first task of this project was to determine the capacity of the market for the type of garment to be manufactured and to identify potential distributers; iden..

development of a communication system compatible with chemical protective clothing and equipment. final rept

the u.s. coast guard and nasa joined in a project to develop a communications system to operate inside protective suits used in chemical spill response. remic corporation, of elkhart, indiana, was awarded the contract by nasa for developing this communication system. coast guard strike teams were consulted to determine operational require..

protective supplied breathing air garment. ntis tech note

this citation summarizes a one-page announcement of technology available for utilization. a cooler, quieter garment for isolating a wearer from environments containing toxins or irritants is designed to increase the worker's safety and efficiency. a new breathing air garment for isolating a wearer from hostile environments includes a suit..

required operational capability (roc) number nbc 215.2.1 for a chemical/biological (cb) protective garmet

a garment is require to protect the wearer from the effects of cb agents. this garment must be compatible with the protective hood, gloves, socks, boots, and mask. the garment must be suitable for wear while performing all normal combat operations and must be compatible with existing and planned clothing and equipment. the soviets and sov..