AN EVALUATION OF HUMAN THERMAL MODELS FOR THE STUDY OF IMMERSION HYPOTHERMIA PROTECTION EQUIPMENT

This report presents an evaluation of mathematical models of a man in a cold environment. The models are evaluated for their ability to predict the effectiveness of anti-exposure equipment use during cold water immersion. The evaluation is done by comparison of model results to those observed during in vivo cold immersions with a wide range of anti-exposure equipment. The models evaluated are those, available in the literature, which employ a metabolic rate control submodel. Model results obtained with modified and experimental submodels are discussed. (Author)

• Corporate Authors:

  Clemson University

  Clemson, SC  United States  29634

  United States Coast Guard

  2100 Second Street, SW
  Washington, DC  United States  20593
• Authors:
  • Harnett, R M
  • Baker IV, E R
  • Ringuest, J L
• Publication Date: 1979-10-12

Media Info

• Pagination: 108 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Anthropometry; Anthropometry; Computer programs; Crashes; Digital simulation; Hypothermia; Low temperature; Mathematical models; Temperature control (Structures); Validation; Water
• Uncontrolled Terms: Body temperature; Immersion
• Subject Areas: Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00313222
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: USCG-D-80-79
• Contract Numbers: DOT-CG-72074-A
• Files: NTIS
• Created Date: May 21 2002 12:00AM