Thermal strain in motor sport: effect of protective garments

18th World Textile Conference

Ferri, Ada^1 ; Beghini, Giulia^1 ; Dotti, Francesca^1 ; Bardascino, Angelo^2

Department of Applied Science and Technology, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, Torino

10129, Italy^1

Sparco S.p.A., Via Leini 324, Volpiano (TO)

10088, Italy^2

关键词: Climatic chamber;    Driving simulation;    Environmental conditions;    Evaporative cooling;    Motor-sport;    racing;    Thermal protection;    Thermal strain;   

Others  :  https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1757-899X/460/1/012031/pdf
DOI  :  10.1088/1757-899X/460/1/012031

来源: IOP

【 摘 要 】

The objective of this paper is the assessment of heat shield offered by a racing suit in extreme environmental conditions. The method was based on driving simulations in a climatic chamber, during which thermal strain was monitored by measuring a number of physiological and psychological parameters. It was found that a conventional racing suit offered some protection from heat flow but a greater level of protection could be obtained by a reflective outfit. During the test evaporative cooling was negligible because of poor breathability of the outfit and the seat. In conclusion, it was proven that a conventional racing suit offers protection from extreme environmental conditions but it does not guarantees thermal comfort. Use of reflective elements in the racing suit could be beneficial for thermal protection.