72
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Fig. 3.8 Experimental set–up with Datataker (DT800)
Table 3.3 Different positions
of thermocouples on
aluminum head form
Thermocouples
Position
1
Nose
2
Forehead
3
Front-lobal
4
Middle of head
5
Back-lobal
6
Back of head
7
Back of neck
8
Back of lower head
9
Front of ear
10
Above ear
11
Back of ear
12
Ambient
3.6.2.1 Textile Liner
The textile liner (as shown in Fig. 3.10) used in the current study consisted of a hood
together with the replaceable material inserts, which were either paraffinic PCM or
PWAT material. This liner was used between the helmet and the aluminium head
form depending on the type of the experiment.
3 Experimental Techniques
Fig. 3.8 Experimental set–up with Datataker (DT800)
Table 3.3 Different positions
of thermocouples on
aluminum head form
Thermocouples
Position
1
Nose
2
Forehead
3
Front-lobal
4
Middle of head
5
Back-lobal
6
Back of head
7
Back of neck
8
Back of lower head
9
Front of ear
10
Above ear
11
Back of ear
12
Ambient
3.6.2.1 Textile Liner
The textile liner (as shown in Fig. 3.10) used in the current study consisted of a hood
together with the replaceable material inserts, which were either paraffinic PCM or
PWAT material. This liner was used between the helmet and the aluminium head
form depending on the type of the experiment.