EXPERIMENTAL EVALUATION OF SELECTED IMMERSION HYPOTHERMIA PROTECTION EQUIPMENT

This report summarizes an experimental test program conducted with state-of-the-art hypothermia protection equipment. Tests included the following attributes: cold-protection effectiveness, mobility reduction, fatigue induction, ease of donning, buoyancy, aesthetic appeal/wearer confidence, flame resistance and reliability. Cold-protection effectiveness is expressed in terms of survival-time estimates for individuals, with selected body structures, wearing the test articles in 1.7 deg C (35 deg F) water. The data from these investigations is intended to collectively support the selection of equipment best suited for use by recreational boaters, Coast Guard crewmen and merchant mariners.

• Corporate Authors:

  Clemson University

  College of Engineering
  Clemson, SC  United States  29631

  United States Coast Guard

  2100 Second Street, SW
  Washington, DC  United States  20593
• Authors:
  • Harnett, R M
  • O'Brien, E M
  • Sias, F R
  • Pruitt, J R
• Publication Date: 1979-10-20

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: 171 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Buoyancy; Cold weather; Crash exposure; Hypothermia; Protective clothing; Rescue equipment; Survival
• Uncontrolled Terms: Exposure (Human)
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00311582
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: CG-D-79-79 Final Rpt.
• Contract Numbers: DOT-CG-72074-A
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 26 1980 12:00AM