Mathematical Simulation of Diver Performance

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Abstract:

This report summarizes the work accomplished during the six years covered by this contract. A mathematical model of the human thermal system was developed, validated for accuracy under conditions typically encountered in Navy diving operations, and applied to several problems of current interest. The following problems were analyzed 1 prediction of the performance of a new passive diver thermal protection system developed at NCSC, 2 analysis of the lost bell problem of saturation diving, 3 analysis of heat stress in hyperbaric environments, and 4 prediction of survival time for various accidents involving immersion in cold water.

Author(s):
Wissler, Eugene H.
Author Organization(s):
TEXAS UNIV AT AUSTIN DEPT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 1 Jul 1076-31 Dec 1982
Pagination:
0014

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Contract/Grant Number(s):
N00014-76-C-0953
Monitor Series:
ONR
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*DIVING, *EXPOSURE(PHYSIOLOGY), *MATHEMATICAL MODELS, *PERFORMANCE(HUMAN), ACCIDENTS, BODY TEMPERATURE, DIVER EQUIPMENT, DIVERS, DIVING SUITS, HEAT PRODUCTION(BIOLOGY), HEAT STRESS(PHYSIOLOGY), HEAT TRANSFER, HYPERBARIC CONDITIONS, HYPOTHERMIA, LABORATORY TESTS, LIQUID IMMERSION TESTS, LOW TEMPERATURE, PREDICTIONS, SATURATION DIVING, SHIVERING, SURVIVAL(PERSONNEL), TIME
Field(s)/Group(s):
Stress Physiology, Numerical Mathematics, Protective Equipment
Keyword(s):
Thermoregulation
Report Date:
1982 Aug 31