Physiological reactions of men using microclimate cooling in hot humid environments

Physiological reactions of men using microclimate cooling in hot humid environments.

The physiological impact of body armor cooling devices in hot environments: a systematic review.

BACKGROUND Heat-related illness is a primary threat to unit readiness, and individual body armor (IBA) cooling devices represent one potential solution. PURPOSE To quantify research findings of active and passive cooling devices designed to reduce physiological strain while wearing IBA during strenuous tasks using a systematic review approach. METHODS Literature searches were performed in m...

Cooling suits, physiological response, and task performance in hot environments for the power industry.

Heat stress on workers working outdoors in the power industry may result in fatigue and deterioration in task performance. This research collected and analyzed data on task performance of workers working indoors and outdoors with and without a cooling suit. The task performance was compared on the basis of heart rate, oxygen consumption, tympanic temperature, subjective responses, productivity,...

In-Play Cooling Interventions for Simulated Match-Play Tennis in Hot/Humid Conditions.

PURPOSE This study aimed to assess the efficacy of different in-play cooling strategies for mitigating heat strain during simulated tennis match-play activity in a hot/humid environment representing the most extreme conditions during the US Open (36°C, 50% relative humidity). METHODS On three occasions, nine males completed an intermittent treadmill protocol with an exercise intensity and act...

Simulation of passive ground-coupled cooling system for a house in hot humid climate

Abstract The US government has set a target of reducing CO2 emissions by 20% below the 2005 targets by the year 2020. Literature review reveals that residential buildings contribute over 20% of the total emissions mainly used for space heating, cooling, water heating and lighting. In hot humid climates, the concern is mainly for cooling and hot water that account for over 50% of the total resid...