Some Results of Physiological-Hygienic Investigations of Polar Clothing in Antarctic Conditions,

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Abstract:

Research was carried out into clothing worn by members of Antarctic expeditions. Tests were conducted on three types of clothing to test their heat-reflecting properties. The K.A.E. complex Antarctic expedition suit combined with a leather suit, is best, although it is cumbersome and quite heavy.

Author(s):
Palyanov, O. I.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY FOREIGN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER CHARLOTTESVILLE VA
Supplementary Note:
Trans. of Sovetskaya Antarkticheskaya Ekspeditsiya. Informatsionnyi Byulleten (USSR) n81 p111-114 1971.
Annotation:
Some Results of Physiological-Hygienic Investigations of Polar Clothing in Antarctic Conditions--Translation.
Pagination:
0008

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
FSTC-HT-23-0760-74
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Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*Cold regions, *Clothing, *Protective clothing, Thermal insulation, Hygiene, Physiology, Antarctic regions, USSR, Translations, Heat, Body temperature, Leather
Field(s)/Group(s):
Protective Equipment
Report Date:
1974 Apr 27