Thermal comfort model having multiple fabric layers

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2011-08-23

2011-08-23

Jacob, Mary C (Department: 2123)

Data processing: structural design, modeling, simulation, and em

Simulating nonelectrical device or system

C374S044000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08005655

ABSTRACT:
Modeling a plurality of fabric layers on a subject to predict thermal strain. The computerized model combines subject data, fabric data, and environmental conditions to simulate the thermal comfort of the subject over time. In an embodiment, a user interface enables a user to modify or define the input data to compare the predicted thermal comfort of different garments under the same working conditions.

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