Variable-Thermoinsulation Garments With a Microprocessor Temperature Controller

• Autorzy: Kurczewska A. , Leśnikowski J.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

This paper presents the concept of active variable thermoinsulation clothing for users working in low temperatures. Those garments contain heating inserts regulated by a microprocessor temperature controller. This paper also presents the results of tests carried out on the newly designed garments.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

thermoregulation; temperature controller; human body; textronic system for temperature control; smart textiles

• Wydawca: Taylor & Francis
• Czasopismo: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Rocznik: 2008
• Tom: Vol. 14, No. 1
• Strony: 77--87
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 17 poz., rys., tab., wykr.

Twórcy

autor

Kurczewska A.

• Central Institute for Labour Protection – National Research Institute, Łódź, Poland

autor

Leśnikowski J.

• Faculty of Textile Engineering and Marketing, Technical University of Łódź, Poland

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