Dynamic spatial three-dimensional thermal comfort analysis underneath a cyclist helmet

Quanten S., Aerts J.M., Van Brecht A., Welkenhuyzen J., Nuyttens D., Berckmans D.
thermal comfort, moisture, temperature
Year:
2004
Bibliographic info:
RoomVent 2004, 9th international conference in University of Coimbra - Portugal, 5-8th september 2004, pp 5, 8 Fig., 7 Ref.

Nevertheless the proven benefit of a cyclist helmet in preventing serious head injuries whena crash occurs, many cyclist still refuse to wear a crash helmet. The main reason for not wearing acyclist helmet is the sensation of discomfort encountered when wearing one. This paper evaluates and analyses - for the first time - both local and global temperature levels and moisture production in order to obtain insight in the interaction between both mechanism, as a response to differences in effort level, air velocity and air temperature, and how to improve its thermal comfort features. Only improved thermal comfort features can motivate cyclists worldwide to wear a crash helmet.

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