Some liferafts are equipped with which feature to provide added insulation in cold climates?

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Some liferafts are equipped with which feature to provide added insulation in cold climates?

Insulation in cold-water environments relies on creating a barrier between the occupant and the cold surface beneath. An inflatable floor adds a layer of trapped air between you and the water or deck, and air is a poor conductor of heat. That air gap reduces heat loss from the body by conduction, helping to keep you warmer and delaying hypothermia. It also provides a dry, cushioned surface, which adds comfort in rough seas. Other features like a canopy, thermal cover, or blankets can help limit wind and radiant heat loss, but they don’t establish the continuous insulating layer under your body the way an inflated floor does.

Insulation in cold-water environments relies on creating a barrier between the occupant and the cold surface beneath. An inflatable floor adds a layer of trapped air between you and the water or deck, and air is a poor conductor of heat. That air gap reduces heat loss from the body by conduction, helping to keep you warmer and delaying hypothermia. It also provides a dry, cushioned surface, which adds comfort in rough seas.

Other features like a canopy, thermal cover, or blankets can help limit wind and radiant heat loss, but they don’t establish the continuous insulating layer under your body the way an inflated floor does.

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