Arctic Personnel Effects.

The report provides background information on the physiological effects of extreme cold on the human body. The basic document provides a brief overview of some of the physiological problems of operations in a cold environment and the procedures used to overcome these problems. The appendices provide...

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Other Authors: ARMY TEST AND EVALUATION COMMAND ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
Format: Text
Language:English
Published: 1972
Subjects:
Stress Physiology
*STRESS(PHYSIOLOGY)
*LOW TEMPERATURE
ARCTIC REGIONS
FROSTBITE
THERAPY
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
PERSONNEL
MILITARY PERSONNEL
MILITARY MEDICINE
COLD TOLERANCE
*COLD STRESS
LOW TEMPERATURE
WOUNDS AND INJURIES
Arctic
Online Access:http://www.dtic.mil/docs/citations/AD0765516
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Summary:The report provides background information on the physiological effects of extreme cold on the human body. The basic document provides a brief overview of some of the physiological problems of operations in a cold environment and the procedures used to overcome these problems. The appendices provide detailed technical information on techniques and requirements for tests involving the effects of a cold environment on personnel. (Author) Supersedes AD-761 106.

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