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Using 3D Head and Respirator Shapes to Analyze Respirator Fit

Published

Author(s)

Kathryn M. Butler

Abstract

A computational approach to analyzing respirator fit is demonstrated using geometries generated by laser scanning, mechanical drawings, and CAD files. Three fit-related problems that can be solved using computational tools are demonstrated: 1) The study of an outward leak of breathing gases into a near-flammable environment. 2) The study of a flow field inside a half-facepiece respirator. 3) The characterization of the relationship of respirator design and head shape to fit and comfort.
Proceedings Title
13th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction
Volume
LNCS 5620
Conference Dates
July 19-24, 2009
Conference Location
San Diego, CA

Keywords

Respirator fit, digital human modeling, 3D laser scanning, finite element method

Citation

Butler, K. (2009), Using 3D Head and Respirator Shapes to Analyze Respirator Fit, 13th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, San Diego, CA, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=902066 (Accessed April 16, 2024)
Created July 19, 2009, Updated February 19, 2017