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Author
Quintiere, J. G.
Title
Radiative and Convective Heating of a Clear Plastic Fireman's Face Shield.
Coporate
National Bureau of Standards, Gaithersburg, MD
Report
NBS 10 855, March 1, 1972, 33 p.
Distribution
AVAILABLE FROM: National Archives, Civilian Records, Room 2800, 8601 Adelphia Road, College, Park, MD 20740-6001, Telephone: 301-713-7230
Contract
NBS-PROJECT-4904190
Keywords
protective masks; protective clothing; fire fighters; plastics
Abstract
The thermal hazard and effectiveness of a clear plastic firemen's face shield is investigated theoretically. A model is developed which includes radiant heating, convective effects, and transient conduction in a semi-transparent sheet.