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Standard Test Method for Measuring Thermal Insulation of Sleeping Bags Using a Heated Manikin
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Scope
1.1 This test method covers determination of the insulation value of a sleeping bag or sleeping bag system. It measures the resistance to dry heat transfer from a constant skin temperature manikin to a relatively cold environment. This is a static test that generates reproducible results, but the manikin cannot simulate real life sleeping conditions relating to some human and environmental factors, examples of which are listed in the introduction.
1.2 The insulation values obtained apply only to the sleeping bag, as tested, and for the specified thermal and environmental conditions of each test, particularly with respect to air movement past the manikin.
This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Significance and Use
This test method can be used to quantify and compare the insulation provided by sleeping bags or sleeping bag systems. It can be used for material and design evaluations.
The measurement of the insulation provided by clothing (see Test Method D 1291
Keywords
clo; insulation; sleeping bags; ICS Number Code 17.200.10 (Heat. Calorimetry); 59.080.99 (Other products of the textile industry)
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Document Number
ASTM-F1720-06
Revision Level
2006 EDITION
Status
Superseded
Modification Type
Revision
Publication Date
May 1, 2006
Document Type
Test Method
Page Count
4 pages
Committee Number
F08.22