The Application of Conductive Cooling to Human Operators

In: Human factors: the journal of the Human Factors Society, Band 17, Heft 5, S. 438-445

Abstract

The application of conductive cooling for men working in different systems is discussed with respect to work load, heat stress, and clothing. Two types of conductive cooling are considered: circulating water, and ice. A brief review of the effects of whole and partial body cooling on the responses of man to heat stress serves as a basis for suggestions about desirable types of cooling which would allow the human operator to maintain satisfactory performance for extended periods.