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Thermal perception of ventilation changes in full-face motorcycle helmets: subject and manikin study.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20959389     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
We report the effects of full-face motorcycle helmet ventilation systems on heat, airflow, noise, and comfort perception for ventilation changes on the scalp. Eight subjects (aged 28.0 ± 5.4 years) underwent two experimental trials at ambient temperatures of 23.7 ± 0.4°C or 27.5 ± 0.3°C. In each trial, the thermally equilibrated subjects underwent two examination phases, during which four different helmets were assessed at wind speeds of 39.2 ± 1.9 km h(-1) and 59.3 ± 1.4 km h(-1). Vent-induced heat loss in the scalp ranged from -6.1 to 6.1 W, corresponding to vents being closed or opened, respectively. Perception of vent-induced changes was assessed immediately after the change. We find that the vent-induced heat loss, the subject, and the helmet are the most important response factors. In addition, comparison of two helmets with similar vent-induced heat loss suggests that internal airflow patterns may be important in explaining the observed perception differences.
Authors:
Cornelis P Bogerd; René M Rossi; Paul A Brühwiler
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article     Date:  2010-10-19
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Annals of occupational hygiene     Volume:  55     ISSN:  1475-3162     ISO Abbreviation:  Ann Occup Hyg     Publication Date:  2011 Mar 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-02-14     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0203526     Medline TA:  Ann Occup Hyg     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  192-201     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Laboratory for Protection and Physiology, Lerchenfeldstrasse 5, CH-9011 St Gallen, Switzerland.
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