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Intelligent Textiles and Clothing for Ballistic and NBC Protection : Technology at the Cutting Edge / edited by Paul Kiekens, Sundaresan Jayaraman.
Springer Nature - Springer Physics and Astronomy eBooks 2012 English International Available online
View online- Format:
- Book
- Conference/Event
- Conference Name:
- NATO Advanced Study Institute on Defence-related Intelligent Textiles and Clothing for Ballistic and NBC Protection (2010 : Split, Croatia)
- Series:
- NATO Science for Peace and Security Series B: Physics and Biophysics, 1874-6535
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Security systems.
- Engineering design.
- Manufactures.
- Microtechnology.
- Microelectromechanical systems.
- Microbiology.
- Security Science and Technology.
- Engineering Design.
- Machines, Tools, Processes.
- Microsystems and MEMS.
- Local Subjects:
- Security Science and Technology.
- Engineering Design.
- Machines, Tools, Processes.
- Microsystems and MEMS.
- Microbiology.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (X, 220 p. 91 illus., 22 illus. in color.)
- Edition:
- 1st ed. 2012.
- Place of Publication:
- Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer, 2012.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- This volume describes the latest developments in protective clothing against nearly any kind of threat for both military and civilians. It deals with protection through the use of nanotechnology, interactive clothing and biotechnological processes. Factors such as comfort and ballistics are also considered in the book, and several practical examples are discussed. All papers are written by leading experts in their respective fields. Professionals and students alike will benefit from the knowledge and expertise imparted in these outstanding contributions.
- Notes:
- "Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute on Defence-related Intelligent Textiles and Clothing for Ballistic and NBC Protection, Split, Croatia, 6-16 April 2010"--T.p. verso.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 94-007-0576-X
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