Accession Number:

AD0481962

Title:

TEST OF SHELTERS, ACCORDION-TYPE, SMALL

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.

Corporate Author:

NAVAL MEDICAL FIELD RESEARCH LAB CAMP LEJEUNE NC

Personal Author(s):

• Turner, Jr., J. W.

Report Date:

1966-04-01

Pagination or Media Count:

18.0

Abstract:

A small extendible, accordion-type shelter was tested to determine its ventilation and heating characteristics, effects on the human body, insectproofing capability, and suitability for use as a medical and dental field shelter. The test item, Shelter Extendible, Small, Accordion-Type, is fabricated from nylon and aluminum. When erected, it measures 8-ft high by 8 ft wide by 20 ft long and when contained in its carrying case, it measures approximately 8 ft by 13 in. by 28 in. and weighs 171 lbs. The item was erected and exposed for 10 months to the climatic conditions occurring at Camp Lejeune, NC.

Descriptors:

• *TENTS
• ALUMINUM
• CAMOUFLAGE
• DENTISTRY
• ENVIRONMENTAL TESTS
• HEATING
• MAINTENANCE
• MEDICINE
• MILITARY REQUIREMENTS
• MOISTUREPROOFING
• NYLON
• PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING)
• STRUCTURAL PROPERTIES
• TOXICITY
• VENTILATION

Subject Categories:

• Structural Engineering and Building Technology

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE