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Determining localized garment insulation values from manikin studies: computational method and results.

D A Nelson¹, J S Curlee, A R Curran

¹Department of Biomedical Engineering, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI, 49931, USA. danelson@mtu.edu

European Journal of Applied Physiology

|September 21, 2005

Summary

This study introduces a method for calculating localized thermal insulation values of clothing, crucial for accurate heat exchange modeling. These values, derived from whole-body measurements and CAD software, enhance thermal analysis of clothed individuals.

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Area of Science:

Thermal physiology
Apparel science
Computational modeling

Background:

Accurate modeling of sensible heat exchange requires understanding localized thermal insulation provided by garments.
Existing methods often provide whole-body insulation, lacking regional specificity critical for detailed analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a method for determining and validating localized garment insulation values.
To provide localized insulation data for a catalog of 106 garments for use in thermal models.

Main Methods:

Localized garment insulation values were determined based on whole-body insulation (clo units).
Computer-aided design (CAD) and thermal analysis software were utilized for calculation and validation.
Values were verified using computer-generated models.

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Main Results:

A method for determining localized thermal insulation values was successfully developed and validated.
Localized insulation values were generated for a catalog of 106 distinct garments.
The presented values are suitable for high-resolution thermal transfer models.

Conclusions:

The developed method provides critical localized thermal insulation data for apparel.
These localized values are essential for advancing high-resolution models of heat exchange in clothed subjects.
The cataloged values offer a practical resource for computational thermal analysis.