Study timeline. ǂCollection times are approximate, urine sample
collected within hour from given time. &Demographic/health
questionnaires and cognitive battery administered; physiological measurements
recorded at first morning session. *First morning void.
¶Groups 1 and 3 (operational/expeditionary: 33 h continuous
wear): Group 1: in simulated hot environment (35 °C, 40% rh), Group 3: in
comparison, ambient environment (average conditions 3 °C, 80% rh).
¥Groups 2 and 4 (garrison: 3 day, 8 h/day wear) Group 2:
in simulated hot environment (35 °C, 40% rh), Group 4: in comparison,
ambient environment (average conditions 13 °C, 60% rh). Gray-shading:
Time under study environmental conditions; urine (U) samples collected during
time when study uniforms worn. Black: No study activities on Day 2 and 10