Accession Number:

AD0869404

Title:

Cold Weather Test of Water Carrier, Mark II at the Arctic Test Station, Point Barrow, Alaska.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. 1951-52,

Corporate Author:

NAVAL CIVIL ENGINEERING LAB PORT HUENEME CA

Personal Author(s):

• Hill, R. D.
• Ameel, A. J.
• Leonard, C. A.

Report Date:

1952-05-01

Pagination or Media Count:

8.0

Abstract:

The Water Carrier Mark II, 500 gallon capacity, was tested at the U. S. Naval Arctic Test Station during the 1951-1952 test season to determine its suitability for the transportation of water under severe Arctic conditions. The performance and adequacy of the carrier, pot burner, flue pipe heating system, pump and engine were determined. Author

Descriptors:

• (*WATER SUPPLIES
• ARCTIC REGIONS)
• (*WATER TANKS
• COLD WEATHER TESTS)
• COLD WEATHER TESTS
• THERMAL INSULATION
• NAVAL OPERATIONS
• COMPATIBILITY
• MILITARY REQUIREMENTS

Subject Categories:

• Containers and Packaging
• Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE