Device for applying cooling mist and dry air to individuals

An apparatus for cooling at least one individual, comprising:

• at least one water droplet emission device capable of applying water droplets to the at least one individual, and configured to be automatically controlled at least according to a measured physiological parameter;
• and
• a device for providing dry air near the at least one individual so as to promote the evaporation of the water droplets.

A method for cooling an individual, comprising applying water droplets to an individual in coordination with providing dry air at least near the individual, so as to promote the evaporation of the water droplets,

• wherein the dry air is provided by at least one of:
• supplying the dry air from one or more containers of compressed dry air, and
• drying the air to be provided using an electrically powered air-drying apparatus.

A method for cooling an individual, comprising:

• applying water droplets to the individual in an enclosed environment containing dry air, so as to take advantage of dry air properties that enhance evaporation of water droplets and thereby increase evaporative cooling efficiency;
• and
• maintaining the dryness of the dry air in the enclosed environment by at least one of dehumidification and air conditioning.