Extreme work clothes for the Artic

Monday, March 11, 2013 - 11:32 in Earth & Climate

Roughnecks working on oil and gas installations in the Arctic need clothes that monitor the health. Research scientists are developing a jacket with built-in sensors. It will monitor both body temperature and workers’ activity, and may become a useful tool for supporting decision-making.

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