Task-dependent cold stress during expeditions in Antarctic environments
This study seeks to understand the degree of body cooling, cold perception and physical discomfort during Antarctic tour excursions. Eight experienced expedition leaders across three Antarctic cruise voyages were monitored during occupational tasks: kayaking, snorkelling and zodiac outings. Subjecti...
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ftclemsonuniv:oai:tigerprints.clemson.edu:psych_pubs-1012 2023-05-15T13:54:01+02:00 Task-dependent cold stress during expeditions in Antarctic environments Morris, Drew M. Pilcher, June J. Powell, Robert B. 2017-10-01T07:00:00Z application/pdf https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/psych_pubs/11 https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1012&context=psych_pubs unknown Clemson University Libraries https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/psych_pubs/11 https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1012&context=psych_pubs Publications Occupational health cold stress environmental stress tourism Antarctica Medicine and Health Sciences Psychiatry and Psychology text 2017 ftclemsonuniv 2022-07-17T13:06:41Z This study seeks to understand the degree of body cooling, cold perception and physical discomfort during Antarctic tour excursions. Eight experienced expedition leaders across three Antarctic cruise voyages were monitored during occupational tasks: kayaking, snorkelling and zodiac outings. Subjective cold perception and discomfort were recorded using a thermal comfort assessment and skin temperature was recorded using a portable data logger. Indoor cabin temperature and outdoor temperature with wind velocity were used as measures of environmental stress. Physical activity level and clothing insulation were estimated using previous literature. Tour leaders experienced a 6°C (2°C wind chill) environment for an average of 6 hours each day. Leaders involved in kayaking reported feeling colder and more uncomfortable than other leaders, but zodiac leaders showed greater skin temperature cooling. Occupational experience did not predict body cooling or cold stress perception. These findings indicate that occupational cold stress varies by activity and measurement methodology. The current study effectively used objective and subjective measures of cold-stress to identify factors which can contribute to risk in the Antarctic tourism industry. Results suggest that the type of activity may moderate risk of hypothermia, but not discomfort, potentially putting individuals at risk for cognitive related mistakes and cold injuries. Text Antarc* Antarctic Antarctica Clemson University: TigerPrints Antarctic The Antarctic |
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This study seeks to understand the degree of body cooling, cold perception and physical discomfort during Antarctic tour excursions. Eight experienced expedition leaders across three Antarctic cruise voyages were monitored during occupational tasks: kayaking, snorkelling and zodiac outings. Subjective cold perception and discomfort were recorded using a thermal comfort assessment and skin temperature was recorded using a portable data logger. Indoor cabin temperature and outdoor temperature with wind velocity were used as measures of environmental stress. Physical activity level and clothing insulation were estimated using previous literature. Tour leaders experienced a 6°C (2°C wind chill) environment for an average of 6 hours each day. Leaders involved in kayaking reported feeling colder and more uncomfortable than other leaders, but zodiac leaders showed greater skin temperature cooling. Occupational experience did not predict body cooling or cold stress perception. These findings indicate that occupational cold stress varies by activity and measurement methodology. The current study effectively used objective and subjective measures of cold-stress to identify factors which can contribute to risk in the Antarctic tourism industry. Results suggest that the type of activity may moderate risk of hypothermia, but not discomfort, potentially putting individuals at risk for cognitive related mistakes and cold injuries. |
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Task-dependent cold stress during expeditions in Antarctic environments |
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