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  • Avalanche safety
  • Search and rescue technology
  • Electromagnetic compatibility

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  • Rapid location of avalanche victims is critical to prevent asphyxiation.
  • Avalanche transceivers are essential tools for locating buried individuals.
  • Potential interference with electronic devices in cold environments is a concern.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of electromagnetic interference from heated gloves on avalanche transceiver performance.
  • To determine if heated glove elements affect transceiver signal reception or transmission.

Main Methods:

  • Tested commercially available heated gloves from 3 manufacturers.
  • Evaluated 3 common brands of avalanche transceivers during simulated searches.
  • Measured distance to target beacon at first signal detection and directional accuracy.

Main Results:

  • Activated heating elements in gloves caused electromagnetic interference, degrading transceiver signals.
  • Heated gloves significantly reduced the distance of first signal detection (P<0.001).
  • Reduced detection distances varied widely, from 1.9 m (5%) to 41.5 m (94%) depending on the transceiver.

Conclusions:

  • Avalanche transceivers are susceptible to electromagnetic interference from heated gloves.
  • Using heated gloves during transceiver searches is not recommended due to potential search delays.
  • Safety recommendations should consider the impact of electronic devices on rescue equipment.