Potential and challenges of high-speed (4D) body scanning for mobility analysis of firefighter clothing : a methodical case study

Abstract: In this study, protective clothing for firefighters is analyzed using 4D body scanning and 3D hand scanning, with a focus on the experimental analysis of ergonomic comfort. In particular, German firefighting clothing is examined to discuss the possibilities and limitations of current scanning technologies for capturing firefighting clothing. For this purpose, various movements are recorded in the 4D scanner. In addition, a method for determining position changes of protective clothing at identified limits is presented. The initial results illustrated that the analysis of protective clothing for firefighters using 4D scanning is problematic due to specific materials, reflections, and surface properties. Improvements in the scanning process and optimization of algorithms are required to achieve more detailed and precise results. Concerning the ergonomic comfort related to the mobility under firefighting clothing use conditions, this methodical case study highlights the limits of curr.... https://www.excli.de/excli/article/view/6101

Object Details

• Location: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• Extent: Online-Ressource
• Language: Englisch

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Potential and challenges of high-speed (4D) body scanning for mobility analysis of firefighter clothing ; volume:22 ; year:2023 ; EXCLI journal ; 22 (2023)

Contributors, Places and Time

• Creator: Muenks, Dominik ; Kyosev, Yordan ; Kunzelmann, Felix

Further information

• DOI: 10.17179/excli2023-6101
• URN: urn:nbn:de:101:1-2501170220003.612813990336
• Rights: Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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