Thursday, March 14, 2013

ColdWear project developing smart jacket for workers in the Arctic

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The ColdWear demonstration sleeve


Working on arctic oil rigs and similar sites doesn't just mean putting on a jumper and a scarf. It’s arduous, exhausting and dangerous, and requires careful judgment at all times to deal with the hostile frozen environment. To make this a bit less hazardous, the Scandinavian research organization SINTEF is developing clothing equipped with sensors to monitor temperature and activity, with an eye on helping supervisors to determine when it's time for workers to stop work and return inside. .. Continue Reading ColdWear project developing smart jacket for workers in the Arctic



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