期刊
ACTA ASTRONAUTICA
卷 104, 期 1, 页码 260-265出版社
PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2014.08.009
关键词
Extravehicular mobility unit; Liquid cooling add ventilation garment; Perspiration; Heat conduction; Humidity
资金
- Japan Society for the Promotion of Science [24620010]
- Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research [24620010] Funding Source: KAKEN
Introduction: The current U.S. extravehicular activity (EVA) suit in space includes liquid cooling and ventilation garment (LCVG) to control thermal condition. Tubes knitted in LCVG for flowing water interrupt evaporation of perspiration, and astronauts feel discomfort. In the present study, we hypothesized that a self-perspiration garment would effectively lower the skin temperature without raising humidity in the garment. Thus, we developed and examined the effects of the garment. Methods: Eight healthy subjects were studied with a cyclic ergometer of 30, 60 90 and 120 W loading for 3 min each. Skin temperature and humidity on the back were measured continuously. Subjects wore and tested three types of garments i.e., a spandex wear without any cooling device (Normal), a simulated LCVG (s-LCVG) or the spandex wear knitted a vinyl tube for flowing water, and the spandex wear with a tube, which flows water and self-perspiration with oozing water for evaporative cooling (SPEC). Results: All measurements were reached to steady state 2-3 min after the setting. The s-LCVG decreased skin temperature 0.39+/-0.14 degrees C during 12 min of cooling. With SPEC, skin temperature did not decrease significantly until 6-9 min after starting the cooling. However, the temperature decreased rapidly and significantly after that and finally decreased 159+/-032 degrees C Humidity in the SPEC was significantly lower than that in s-LCVG. Discussion: SPEC was effective for lowering skin temperature without raising humidity in the garment The concept is expected to use as a better cooling system during EVA. (C) 2014 IAA. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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