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Evaluation of a Hybrid Elastic EVA GloveThe hybrid elastic design is based upon an American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) glove designed by at the Space Systems Laboratory (SSL) in 1985. This design uses an elastic restraint layer instead of convolute joints to achieve greater dexterity and mobility during EVA (extravehicular activity). Two pilot studies and a main study were conducted using the hybrid elastic glove and 4000-series EMU (extravehicular activity unit) glove. Data on dexterity performance, joint range of motion, grip strength and perceived exertion was assessed for the EMU and hybrid elastic gloves with correlations to a barehanded condition. During this study, 30 test subjects performed multiple test sessions using a hybrid elastic glove and a 4000- series shuttle glove in a 4.3psid pressure environment. Test results to date indicate that the hybrid elastic glove performance is approximately similar to the performance of the 4000-series glove.
Document ID
20040016047
Acquisition Source
Headquarters
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Korona, F. Adam
(Maryland Univ. MD, United States)
Akin, David
(Maryland Univ. MD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 21, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2002
Subject Category
Space Transportation And Safety
Report/Patent Number
SAE-2002-01-2311
Meeting Information
Meeting: International Conference on Environmental Systems
Location: San Antonio, TX
Country: United States
Start Date: July 1, 2002
Sponsors: Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc.
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAG9-1180
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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