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2. Deicing boot - Wikipedia

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   A deicing boot is a type of ice protection system installed on aircraft surfaces to permit a mechanical deicing in flight. Such boots are generally installed on the leading edges of wings and control surfaces (e.g. horizontal and vertical stabilizer ) as these areas are most likely to accumulate ice which could severely affect the aircraft's ...

3. Bunker gear - Wikipedia

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   The combination of modern triple-layer turnout gear with self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), personal alert safety system (PASS) device, and modern communications equipment is intended to provide protection against smoke, heat, water, steam, flashovers, and even direct flame for a short time. [4]

4. Ground deicing of aircraft - Wikipedia

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   This heat transfer mechanism is substantially faster than conventional heat transfer modes used by deicing fluids (convection and conduction) due to the cooling effect of the air on the deicing fluid spray. One infrared deicing system requires that the heating process take place inside a specially-constructed hangar.

5. Combat boot - Wikipedia

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   It was introduced in 1977 and is produced by Samelin AS, originally designed for the Finnish Defence Forces. [13] The M77 boot took ten years to develop and strict requirements were set for weight, durability, water resistance, comfort, as well as ease of maintenance and good heat resistance to facilitate quicker drying. [14]

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7. Dry suit - Wikipedia

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   The dry suit is a form of exposure suit, a garment worn to protect the user from adverse environmental conditions.The two most common purposes are to insulate the wearer against excessive heat loss, and to isolate the wearer from direct contact with a liquid environment during immersion or repeated multi-directional contact with bulk liquids or spray.