Intelligent Textiles and Clothing for Ballistic and NBC Protection Technology at the Cutting Edge

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 con...

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Other Authors: Kiekens, Paul (Editor), Jayaraman, Sundaresan (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht Springer Netherlands 2012, 2012
Edition:1st ed. 2012
Series:NATO Science for Peace and Security Series B: Physics and Biophysics
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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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
Physical Description:X, 220 p. 91 illus., 22 illus. in color online resource
ISBN:9789400705760