Call number:
ZSP-201-81/16
In:
CRREL Report, 81-16
Description / Table of Contents:
An air-transportable shelter designed and built at CRREL for use in cold regions underwent testing in Hanover, New Hampshire, and Ft. Greely, Alaska. The shelter demonstrated some of its capabilities for mobility by being towed for more than 60 miles behind various vehicles and by being transported on a C-130 cargo airplane, a CH-47 helicopter, and a trailer truck. The shelter proved to be very easy for a crew of two to four to set up in all weather conditions including -40 F cold. However, the gasoline-powered generator, which was a source for space heat as well as electricity, functioned very poorly. Overall, the prototype successfully demonstrated qualities of self-reliance, ease of operation and thermal efficiency.
Type of Medium:
Series available for loan
Pages:
v, 20 Seiten
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Illustrationen
Series Statement:
CRREL Report 81-16
URL:
https://hdl.handle.net/11681/9412
Language:
English
Note:
CONTENTS
Abstract
Preface
Metric conversion factors
Summary
Introduction
Description of shelter
Test procedures and results
Mobility
Ease of erecting and striking
Therinal efficiency and performance
Heat output
Electrical system
Habitation
Safety features
Water system
Shelter reliability
Structure
Performance of other shelters
Conclusions
Future studies
Literature cited
Location:
AWI Archive
Branch Library:
AWI Library
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