Evaluation of Fire Retardant Flight Gloves (NOMEX) (ACA-63/671)

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Abstract:

The evaluation was conducted because of a requirement to afford protection to the hands of air crewmen who may become exposed to flash fires while in performance of their aircrew duties. Three hundred pairs of flight gloves composed of a combination of "NOMEX" material and Cabretta leather presently in use by the US Navy were selected. They were distributed on 21 August 1967 among a variety of units throughout Vietnam and used by aircrew members under various conditions and climate while performing duties as air crewmen in a variety of aircraft. A quantitative and qualitative analysis was made through the use of questionnaires to determine suitability, ruggedness, comfort, acceptance and utility.

Author(s):
Isaac, James
Author Organization(s):
ARMY CONCEPT TEAM IN VIETNAM APO SAN FRANCISCO 96384
Funding Organization(s):
Department of the Army, Washington , DC
Document Type:
Technical Report/Final Report
Publication Date:
1968 Jan 15
Pagination:
10

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release

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Collection: TRECMS
Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
aircrafts, questionnaires, test and evaluation, military assistance, procurement, quality control, army, materials, united states, army aircraft, contracts, engineering, field conditions, human factors engineering, manipulation (psychology), vehicles, acceptability
Keyword(s):
NOMEX
Subject Categories:
Aviation Technology; Biotechnology
Update Date:
2023 Mar 31