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Preface
Part I: Design issues in military clothing and equipment
Chapter 1: Key issues in body armour: threats, materials and
design
Abstract:
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Injury mechanisms
1.3 Armour and threat characteristics
1.4 Textile ballistic body armour
1.5 Knife armour
1.6 High-velocity ballistic armour
1.7 Conclusions
Chapter 2: Assessing military equipment requirements and
capability: the Australian experience
Abstract:
2.1 Introduction: history of Australian LAND 125 (L125) soldier
modernisation project
2.2 The development of the integrated soldier combat system
2.3 The spiral development action plan (SDAP) – 2004 to 2010
2.4 The spiral development action plan (SDAP) in-depth –
survivability and C4I (command, control, communications, computers
and intelligence)
2.5 A systems approach – LAND 125 (L125) high level architecture
framework
2.6 Future trends – from spiral development to adaptive
acquisition
2.7 Conclusions
2.8 Acknowledgements
Chapter 3: Anthropometric methods for the successful design of
military clothing and equipment
Abstract:
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Anthropometric methods
3.3 Development of sizing systems
3.4 Anthropometry of military personnel
3.5 Conclusions
Chapter 4: Psychological issues in military uniform design
Abstract:
4.1 Introduction: the evolution of military uniforms
4.2 The protective role of the functional military uniform
4.3 Human factors to be considered in the development of military
uniforms
4.4 Future trends
4.5 Conclusion
4.6 Sources of further information
Chapter 5: Colour and camouflage: design issues in military
clothing
Abstract:
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Camouflage: colours and patterns
5.3 Human perception
5.4 Perceiving the environment: the human visual system and
electronic imagers
5.5 Camouflage design considerations
5.6 Evaluation of colour and camouflage patterns designs
5.7 Future trends
5.8 Conclusions
Chapter 6: Materials and design issues for military helmets
Abstract:
6.1 Introduction
6.2 History of ballistic helmets
6.3 Head impact mechanics and injury
6.4 Design aspects of ballistic helmets
6.5 Types of materials used for ballistic helmets
6.6 Modelling projectile impact on ballistic helmets
6.7 Manufacturing of ballistic helmets
6.8 Testing of ballistic helmets
6.9 Future trends and conclusions
Chapter 7: Design issues in military footwear and handwear
Abstract:
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Fit of handwear and footwear
7.3 Physiological maintenance
7.4 Task performance
7.5 Other factors which influence the design of footwear and
handwear
7.6 Future trends
Part II: Applications to particular types of military clothing and
equipment
Chapter 8: Customization of a lightweight bullet-proof vest for the
female form
Abstract:
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Hierarchy modelling for pattern design of a soft ballistic
panel
8.3 Types of fibrous materials used for soft ballistic body armour
protection
8.4 Ballistic results from a 3D body armour prototype
8.5 Conclusions
Chapter 9: Optimisation of body armour design parameters:
vulnerability and survivability assessment
Abstract:
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Components of personal armour design
9.3 A systems approach to personal armour design
9.4 Future opportunities to improve personal armour design
9.5 Conclusions
Chapter 10: High-performance ballistic protection using polymer
nanocomposites
Abstract:
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Bullet-proof vests as ballistic protection
10.3 The application of nanotechnology for ballistic protection
materials
10.4 Production of high-performance ballistic-proof fibers from
nanotechnology
10.5 Applications of nanocomposite ballistic materials
10.6 Future trends
Chapter 11: Modelling the comfort and protection qualities of
chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) protective
clothing
Abstract:
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Processes to be modelled
11.3 Micro-scale modelling
11.4 Meso-scale modelling
11.5 Macro-scale full-scale virtual mannequin modelling
11.6 Future trends and conclusions
Chapter 12: Advances in materials for chemical, biological,
radiological and nuclear (CBRN) protective clothing
Abstract:
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Characteristics of chemical, biological and nuclear agents
12.3 Detection of chemical, biological and nuclear (CBN) agents
12.4 Protection from chemical, biological and nuclear (CBN)
agents
12.5 Decontamination of chemical, biological and nuclear (CBN)
agents
12.6 Multifunctional materials for protection
12.7 Applications of nanotechnology in the defense sector
12.8 Conclusions
Chapter 13: Designing load carriage systems for military
personnel
Abstract:
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Basic principles and key issues of soldier load carriage
13.3 Implications of human factors on soldier load carriage
design
13.4 Applications of load carriage systems
13.5 Future trends
Chapter 14: Advanced hydration systems for soldiers: the example of
the US Army
Abstract:
14.1 Introduction: combat hydration requirements
14.2 Historical review of US military hydration systems
14.3 Recent advances in hydration systems
14.4 Future trends for individual hydration
Index
Dr Emma Sparks is a Course Director in the School of Defence and Security, Cranfield University, an academic provider to the Defence Academy, UK.
"Provides excellent grounding in the latest developments in military textiles and protective clothing. A valuable source of knowledge for researchers and designers of protective textiles and clothing for defence applications." --CBRNe World
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