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<p>Protection is crucial not only for ensuring the safety of military personnel and other professionals regularly exposed to various threats but also for the broader population. Globally, the development of new protective gear focuses on several key objectives: minimizing stress during the use of personal protective equipment, providing reactive and extended protection (such as through filtered and air-permeable structures that guard against a wide range of CBR/TIC threats), and developing intelligent protective equipment that incorporates detection, self-decontamination, and revitalization functions. Given the diversity of threats that specialized anti-terrorism units face, particularly in chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) domains, it is imperative that they are equipped with effective CBRN protection. Within the framework of strategic, operational, and tactical security measures, CBRN Defense is recognized by NATO as a distinct and critical area. Consistent with the standards of NATO and the specific regulations of the Romanian Army, every member of the NATO/national forces is required to be equipped with an air-permeable CBR protective suit. This study aims to design and test, according to NATO standards, multilayer structures that will protect combat personnel under conditions of reduced stress, addressing these vital needs.</p>
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Protection is crucial not only for ensuring the safety of military personnel and other professionals regularly exposed to various threats but also for the broader population. Globally, the development of new protective gear focuses on several key objectives: minimizing stress during the use of personal protective equipment, providing reactive and extended protection (such as through filtered and air-permeable structures that guard against a wide range of CBR/TIC threats), and developing intelligent protective equipment that incorporates detection, self-decontamination, and revitalization functions. Given the diversity of threats that specialized anti-terrorism units face, particularly in chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) domains, it is imperative that they are equipped with effective CBRN protection. Within the framework of strategic, operational, and tactical security measures, CBRN Defense is recognized by NATO as a distinct and critical area. Consistent with the standards of NATO and the specific regulations of the Romanian Army, every member of the NATO/national forces is required to be equipped with an air-permeable CBR protective suit. This study aims to design and test, according to NATO standards, multilayer structures that will protect combat personnel under conditions of reduced stress, addressing these vital needs.

Designing and Testing Multilayer Structures for CBR Air Permeable Protective Suit, with Improved Thermal Burden

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Protection is crucial not only for ensuring the safety of military personnel and other professionals regularly exposed to various threats but also for the...

Designing and Testing Multilayer Structures for CBR Air Permeable Protective Suit, with Improved Thermal Burden

Publicado en línea: 04 jul 2024

Páginas: 1 - 6

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/kbo-2024-0076

Palabras clave
air-permeable PPE, thermal comfort, CBRN protection

© 2024 Florentina Alexe et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Designing and Testing Multilayer Structures for CBR Air Permeable Protective Suit, with Improved Thermal Burden

Publicado en línea: 04 jul 2024

Páginas: 1 - 6

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/kbo-2024-0076

Palabras claveair-permeable PPE, thermal comfort, CBRN protection

© 2024 Florentina Alexe et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Palabras clave
air-permeable PPE, thermal comfort, CBRN protection