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The Development of a Test Methodology for the Evaluation of EVA Gloves
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One of the major problems faced in Extravehicular Activity (EVA) glove development has been the absence of concise and reliable methods to measure the effects of EVA gloves on human-hand capabilities. This paper describes the development of a standardized set of tests designed to assess EVA-gloved hand capabilities in six measurement domains: Range of Motion, Strength, Tactile Perception, Dexterity, Fatigue, and Comfort. Based upon an assessment of general human-hand functioning and EVA task requirements several tests within each measurement domain were developed to provide a comprehensive evaluation. All tests were designed to be conducted in a glove box with the barehand as a baseline and the EVA glove at operating pressure.
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O'Hara, J., Cleland, J., and Winfield, D., "The Development of a Test Methodology for the Evaluation of EVA Gloves," SAE Technical Paper 881103, 1988, https://doi.org/10.4271/881103.Also In
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