599th tests new way to beat port heat.Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command members are continually facing hot temperatures as they deploy around the world to assist with military operations This is a list of missions, operations, and projects. Missions in support of other missions are not listed independently. World War I ''See also List of military engagements of World War I
To help combat the heat faced by Deployment and Distribution Support Teams serving in these areas, the 599th Transportation Group is testing an innovative safety vest created by GlacierTek, a West Melbourne West Melbourne may be:
On the surface, the looks are nothing short of the familiar orange-mesh material. But on the inside, "CoolPack" inserts help maintain the wearer's core body temperature while reducing the chances of heat stress and heat stroke. Ace Parker, 599th Transportation Group Terminal Management Division traffic management specialist, suggested testing the product after returning from deployment to Southwest Asia Southwest Asia or Southwestern Asia (largely overlapping with the Middle East) is the southwestern portion of Asia. The term Western Asia is sometimes used in writings about the archeology and the late prehistory of the region, and in the United States subregion recently. "While serving as the command safety officer, I ran across an article in a safety publication about the vests," he said. "The product seemed like something that could be effectively used to combat the heat and humidity suffered during port operations." Based on Parker's recommendation the group purchased several vests and is currently field-testing them at Exercise Cobra Gold 2005 in Thailand. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. GlacierTek since the packs keep a 59 degree Fahrenheit constant, a worker's production capability increases up to 37 percent due to the decreasing thermal burden. "Other advantages of the vest are that it weighs less than five pounds and it lasts up to two and one-half hours in a 100 degree environment," said Parker. Joseph Greene, the 599th safety manager, added that using the vests to counteract heat disorders Heat Disorders Definition Heat disorders are a group of physically related illnesses caused by prolonged exposure to hot temperatures, restricted fluid intake, or failure of temperature regulation mechanisms of the body. is part of remaining vigilant to port safety issues for the 599th Team. "It doesn't take away from the other safety measures safety measures, n.pl actions (e.g., use of glasses, face masks) taken to protect patients and office personnel from such known hazards as particles and aerosols from high-speed rotary instruments, mercury vapor, radiation exposure, anesthetic and we impose on people in hot environments, but it adds in ensuring everyone remains healthy and able to fulfill mission requirements." People can read more about the "Cool Vest" NASA NASA: see National Aeronautics and Space Administration. NASA in full National Aeronautics and Space Administration Independent U.S. trials and technology by visiting http://www.coolvest.com/index.htm. Story and photos by Robyn Mack, Public Affairs Officer 599th Transportation Terminal Group |
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