09-22-2005
Motorcyclists chill down with space technology
I know this picture looks kind of, eh, strange, but it’s definately not what it seems. This is actually a specially designed motorcycle jacket that keeps the rider cool inside the suit, helping to maintain a low body temperature even in sweltering desert temperatures. The technology used was originally developed for astronauts’ space suits. Internal cooling is needed to allow astronauts to withstand high temperatures occurring during sun exposure in open space.
The cooling system is based on icy-gel-cooled water running through a tube that weaves across the chest and back within a custom-made anatomic vest to be worn under the suit. An ultra-light battery drives a micro pump to circulate the water.
Wearing the AIS system with the hydro-back system, holding about half a litre of water sufficient for a 40-45 minute race, the rider is guaranteed a comfortable body temperature even in extreme hot weather. In addition, riders can drink whenever they need to, no matter how fast they are going.
(Via ESA)
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