TNO in Soesterberg is conducting research into the performance of professionals who have physically challenging jobs, work under severe operating conditions or have to wear heavy clothing and equipment while working. The results of our tests will help measures to be taken that improve their deployability. The experimental research takes place in two unique, up-to-date, well equipped climate chambers, enabling experiments and evaluation tests to be carried out on trial subjects under realistic extreme conditions.
The climate chambers are equipped for empirical studies on trial subjects. In them we examine and evaluate such things as:
The climate chambers are designed to be able to simulate all the appropriate climates on earth, ranging from -30°C to +60°C with relative humidity of 10% to 90%. They also have wind generators, artificial suns and infrared radiation sources. This makes the TNO climate chambers unique in the Netherlands.
We use fitness equipment, mock-ups (life-size models of designs or products), virtual reality and project-specific setups to create a test environment in the climate chambers for each experiment that provides the maximum approximation of reality. Modern monitoring equipment, well-designed questionnaires, statistical analyses and specially developed computer models make it possible to efficiently conduct scientific analyses and tests as well as answer questions.
The research in the climate chambers has made a substantial contribution to the development of the new military kit now being procured by the Ministry of Defence. It helps to optimize working in protective clothing, for both the armed services and other first response organizations (national and international). Optimizing exertion and rest for top-level sportsmen and women is another possibility.
Would you like to improve the deployability of your personnel, or select the ideal clothing or equipment? Get in touch with Eduard Winckers.
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