- Author
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Press, J. J.
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Naimer, J.
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Kupferman, Z.
- Title
- Comparison of Reflective and Non-Reflective Materials for Use in Proximity Fire Fighters' Clothing.
- Coporate
- Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, DC
- Sponsor
- Naval Supply Research and Development Facility, Bayonne, NJ
- Report
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14-07-001-00-1,
May 1966,
7 p.
- Distribution
- Available from National Technical Information Service
- Keywords
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protective clothing
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fire fighters
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reflectance
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heat source
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lamps
- Abstract
- This preliminary study deals with the heat protecive characteristics of an experimental non-reflective layered assembly as compared with the standard aluminized assembly currently used in proximity fire fighters' clothing. Using a quartz lamp infra-red heat source at 2990 deg F, the adverse effects of soiling, form contamination, and abrasion were demonstrated for the standard aluminized assembly. In contrast, these conditions of simulated wear had little effect on the non-reflective assembly. When the non-reflective assembly is wet-out before heat exposure, the protection afforded is increased dramatically. This approach holds promise in buying more time for the fire fighter engaged in such vital tasks as rescuing a pilot from a burning aircraft.