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On the physical basis of a theory of human thermoregulation.Theoretical study of the physical factors which are responsible for thermoregulation in nude resting humans in a physical steady state. The behavior of oxidative metabolism, evaporative and convective thermal fluxes, fluid heat transfer, internal and surface temperatures, and evaporative phase transitions is studied by physiological/physical modeling techniques. The modeling is based on the theories that the body has a vital core with autothermoregulation, that the vital core contracts longitudinally, that the temperature of peripheral regions and extremities decreases towards the ambient, and that a significant portion of the evaporative heat may be lost underneath the skin. A theoretical basis is derived for a consistent modeling of steady-state thermoregulation on the basis of these theories.
Document ID
19730044612
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Iberall, A. S.
Schindler, A. M.
(General Technical Services, Inc. Upper Darby, Pa., United States)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
March 1, 1973
Subject Category
Biosciences
Report/Patent Number
ASME PAPER 73-AUT-J
Accession Number
73A29414
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NASW-1815
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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