Effects of Different Combinations of Inlet Air Conditions Used for Cooling as Measured on a Heated Manikin.

摘要

The effects of using different inlet air conditions on the cooling performance of the Army's microclimate air vest were studied. A significant difference was found between the use of a 75 F dew point, and either a 60, 65, or 70 F dew point. The interaction between dew point and flow rate was also found to be significant. The testing was done on a sectionalized heated manikin featuring a 'sweating skin'. The results may provide some preliminary guidelines for the development of microclimate cooling equipment. The findings also suggest courses of investigation that future studies should be directed towards.