Accession Number:

AD1081166

Title:

Test Report of the Open Body Area Network Physiological Status Monitoring (OBAN-PSM) System During a Field Test of Chemical Biological Operations by Coast Guard Strike Teams

Descriptive Note:

Technical Report,01 Jan 2018,08 Apr 2019

Corporate Author:

U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine Natick United States

Personal Author(s):

• Tharion,William J.
• DeLosa,Nancy D.
• Boettcher,Tara L.
• Halford,Elizabeth
• Welles,Alex P.

Report Date:

2019-04-08

Pagination or Media Count:

69.0

Abstract:

A new physiological status monitoring system, the Open Body Area Network Physiological Status Monitoring OBAN-PSM system was tested for form, fit, and function during operational chemical, biological, radiological, andor nuclear CBRN training exercises held by Coast Guard Strike Teams. Data were collected on sixteen test participants wearing the system and three test participants using the EUD phone. Results from this test show that the heart rate and associated heat strain index HSI appear to be reliable and valid based on reasonableness of data based on the operational and environmental conditions. Skin temperature was not always physiological reasonable and showed great variability. The chest strap caused skin irritation in some but not all individuals. There appeared to be no issues with either the TNB or BLE modes of transmission. All personnel stated that a long-range communication of a minimum of 200 meters is necessary because within the concept of operations CONOPS. The OBAN-PSM system was viewed as a valuable tool for CBRN operational safety if the above areas of concern are addressed.

Descriptors:

• Physiological
• monitoring
• test and evaluation
• human factors engineering
• systems engineering
• wounds and injuries
• heat
• CHEMICAL BIOLOGICAL RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR DEFENSE
• body area networks
• coast guard
• heart rate

Subject Categories:

• Anatomy and Physiology

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE