Accession Number : ADA519894

Title :   A Manual for the Performance of Protective Equipment Fit-Mapping

Descriptive Note : Interim rept. Aug 2007-Aug 2009

Corporate Author : OAK RIDGE INST FOR SCIENCE AND EDUCATION WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH

Personal Author(s) : Choi, Hyeg Joo ; Zehner, Gregory F ; Hudson, Jeffrey A

Full Text : https://apps.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a519894.pdf

Report Date : Oct 2009

Pagination or Media Count : 100

Abstract : This fit mapping manual is intended to offer detailed up-to-date guidance for preparing, performing and analyzing fit evaluations for most types of clothing and protective equipment. The term Fit Mapping is used to differentiate it from the traditional fit testing that has been conducted primarily for determining an accommodation rate and verification of requirements. This manual addresses: 1) definition of the Fit Criteria (Concept of fit) for a test item, 2) performing a fit evaluation, 3) analysis of the results, and finally, how to apply these results to the manufacturing process. Therefore, this fit mapping manual offers the basic knowledge needed to evaluate various types of equipment by presenting a step by step procedure.

Descriptors :   *PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT , *CLOTHING , *HUMAN BODY , *SIZES(DIMENSIONS) , ANTHROPOMETRY , MANUFACTURING , REQUIREMENTS

Subject Categories : Anatomy and Physiology
      Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies
      Protective Equipment

Distribution Statement : APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE