Electrostatic characteristics of thermal-protective garment systems at various low humidities

Electrostatic discharges to a grounded object from a human body wearing var ious combinations of protective garments at low humidities were investigate d. Two experiments involving different human activities were performed at 0 %, 10%, and 20% relative humidity and room temperature. Discharge parameter s such as potential, charge, and energy were determined. Differences among garment systems and the effect of humidity on such differences were determi ned.