Thursday, 30 January 2014

Going mountain climbing...


Science: This homework is due in by Friday, 31st January.

Design a mountaineering gear kit using your knowledge of thermal insulators.

Describe what types of materials you would choose for the clothing and why?

7 comments:

  1. Mountaineers have a wide variety of tools and equipment to help them when climbing in extreme weather conditions, here is a list of items i think you will need if you are thinking of going climbing:
    1. A very warm thermal padded jacket made from nylon.
    2. Waterproof and warm trousers , which should be quite flexible and durable again made of nylon.
    3. Hats & Gloves : both should be waterproof and warm ...made of leather and fleece materials, which will keep you warm and last a while in the cold temperature.
    4. Comfy Boots, which should be made from a Gortex / leather material.
    5.Helmet : this should be a polycarbonate outer shell with a expanded polystyrene inner shell protecting your head if you fall.
    6. Rucksack to carry all your items like . tents,sleeping bags which should be filled with duck down,rope,harnesses,safety head torch and most importantly a first aid kit?
    7. Sunglasses to stop the glare of the sun and of course to look cool.

    So if you are thinking of going mountaineering please keep in mind that you will have to take lots of safety equipment with you along with food and drink, which will be quite heavy, but will be worth it when you get to the top of the mountain you are climbing.
    Thanks for reading ... if i have missed anything please comment.

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  2. Waterproof walking boots some times made out of leather.Thin layers with breathable materials
    thermals long sleeve thin tops fin fleeces neoprenet jackets waterproof trousers. Gatters they stop you getting scratches on your legs.ruck sack compass food first aidt kit emergency rations (food you do not like and would only eat if really needed, map, waterproof jacket (goretex, hat, gloves, water hot flask if possible, sweets for energy.

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  3. You will need to bring a heave coat and 3 layers of woolly cardigans. You may need 5 layers of thick socks which will keep you warm and cosy. You will need a water resistant coat. You also need a hat and 3 pairs of gloves. You will need a nice comfortable scarf as well. You will certainly need some full sleeve cotton tops as it will be cold at the peak of the mountain. You may also need a helmet for health and safety and should be supervised by a professional all the time.

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  4. Firstly we have technical clothing wich is the most important class.In this class we we have a waterproof jackets wich are made from synthetic materials and are coated by rubber,silicone elastomer and other waterproof materials wich keep you a little bit warmer and protected from the wet snow and rain.A insulated jacket wich is made from synthetic materials to keep you warm.A fleece wich is light to wear and is made out of wool to keep us warm.A long and short sleeved shirts made out of elastic and water controlling,made from moisture wicking material(light weighted),to keep us protected from water.Hiking pants made from moisture wicking materials to keep are legs protected from water.Fleece pants made from wool to keep your legs warm.Shorts made from synthetic materials to put on when you sleep on the mountain to keep yourself warm.

    Next,headwear.These protect your head.A knit hat made out of wool to keep your head warm and cosy.A bandana made out of a piece of cloth to keep your forehead or neck warm.Now,the handwear. These protect your hands.Gloves made out of synthetic and waterproof materials to keep your hands warm and dry.Glove liners made out of thin synthetic material to keep your hands even warmer.

    Finally we have footwear.These protect your feet.Hiking boots made from water proof materials to keep your your feet warm and protected from water.Gym shoes made from leather to keep your feet warm and water protected,while walking on your camp.Socks made from wool and synthetic materials to keep your feet warm even more.Sock liners made from synthetic materials to keep your feet very,very warm.

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  5. Mountain climbers must wear a lot of important gear. These include climbing shoes(water proof), harnesses, jackets, hats, and goggles. Wearing the proper gear while mountain climbing is extremely important and one should take particular care in preparing for any adventure. Jacket should be made of water proof material and should have fleece lining inside to keep warm. Woollen hats and gloves needed in winters.

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  6. Mountaineers would need to wear:
    .A windproof,breathable jacket and a medium/heavy jacket full of down or synthetic fill
    .A 200 weight fleece
    .A down/synthetic sweater/vest
    .Lightweight shirts

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  7. 1.A warm water proof jacket made of nyelon.
    2.fleecey jumpers made of fleece.
    3lightweight trousers which are waterproof.

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