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Modeling of thermoregulatory responses of military personnels as basis for development of optimal clothing ensembles

The thermoregulatory Wissler model for modelling of thermoregulatory responses of humans is presented. Input parameters for modelling are described in detail as well as the way their preparation can influence the quality of performed simulations. Model is presented by 21 elements on the human body. For each particular segment modelling could be performed separately, considering regional thermal resistance of used clothing system. Individual time intervals describe the whole activity performed by human in given environmental condition.

B.03 Paper at an international scientific conference

COBISS.SI-ID: 13286166

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The needs of environment co-design the combat clothing systems

The paper describes the development of protective clothing systems based on a 5-level process of development. This 5-step process is presented with an example of the development of military clothing systems. A similar process of development is also used in the design of specialised garments for sport, medicine, rehabilitation, and recreation.

F.13 Development of new production methods and tools or processes

COBISS.SI-ID: 23554599

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The needs of extreme working environments design the functional working equipment

Students in the Laboratory for planning manufacturing processeses were given provided with examples of how different extreme working environments demand specific concepts to be utilised in the design of personnel protective equipment. In particular, the need for specialised equipment such as thermal and flame manikins in the design and development of such clothing was emphasised. The discussion focussed on the importance of transfer of knowledge and tecnology to industry.

B.04 Guest lecture

COBISS.SI-ID: 23553575

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Determining optimal clothing ensembles for military personnel conducting outdoor activities in cold environments

The aim of the present study was to test the suitability of micrometeorological monitoring in relation to eventual local biometeorological forecasting. The overall aim of the research programme is the development of general guidelines for identifying optimal outdoor clothing ensembles for a variety of activities in cold environments. We compared the clothing thermal insulation and observed thermal balance of subjects performing guard duty and 12 km hike in winter conditions with the clothing thermal insulation required to maintain thermoneutrality as predicted by biometeorological forecast.

B.03 Paper at an international scientific conference

COBISS.SI-ID: 22624295

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Modeling thermophysiological responses of military personnel conducting a variety of activity during simulated field operations in a cold environment

To ensure prevention of cold injury. appropriate combinations of clothing ensembles are required These should maintain heat exchange between the body and external environment, so that excessive displacements in core temperature are avoided. During both guard duty and hiking we measured skin temperature, heat flux, gastric temperature, heart rate, ventilation, and oxygen uptake as well as ambient condition. Input parameters for the model included the test persons’ physical characteristics, initial thermal status, activity, thermal insulation of the clothing, and the ambient conditions.

B.03 Paper at an international scientific conference

COBISS.SI-ID: 22624551