ForewordIntroductionScopeNormative referencesTerms and definitionsPrincipleApparatusPrecautionsSamplingSpecimen dimensionsNumber of specimensConditioning and testing atmospheresConditioning atmosphereTesting atmosphereTest procedureInitial set up and calibration proceduresInitial set up of the system and alignment of burner flamesInitial setting of the 50/50 mix of convective and radiant heatSetting the radiant heat from the lampsSetting the total exposure heat fluxSensor careSensor careSensor inspectionSurface reconditioningSpecimen holder careComputer processing of dataTest specimen mountingSingle layer specimensMultilayer assembly specimensTest specimen exposure when both TPI and HTI(DE) are measuredTest specimen exposure when only HTI(DE) is measuredExpression of resultsSelection of analysis methodThermal protection index analysis methodTime to onset of burn injuryThermal protection indexHTI(DE) analysis methodResponse to convective and radiant heat exposureInterlaboratory test dataTest reportAvailability of materials (informative)GeneralTest apparatusGas burnerLampsInsulating board for mounting blockBlack paintCalorimeter cleaning liquidCalorimeter paint removerBasis of sensor calibration (informative)Interlaboratory test data (informative)Bibliography