Thermal Protection For Extreme Labor

Authors

Christopher Hanks, Brigham Young University
Dave Morgan, Brigham Young University

Keywords

thermal protection, extreme labor, cooling solutions, heat

College

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology

Department

Technology

Abstract

Many people died when temperatures rose to 115°F in Southeastern Europe in July of 2000(Blumberg). The Sahara Desert exceeds 120°F, creating a nearly inhospitable environment. The temperature off of the Phoenix Airport runway was reported at 150°F the summer of 2009. This very same environment is the workplace of ramp agents who lift and load heavy luggage into passenger in, and day out. Through researching methods of heat transfer, and interviewing workers, I have conceptualized a number of cooling solutions which will protect workers from the heat.

Recommended Citation

Hanks, Christopher and Morgan, Dave (2013) "Thermal Protection For Extreme Labor," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 2047.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2047