DEVELOPMENT OF INFLATABLE FRAME FOR ARCTIC SURVIVAL SHELTER

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Abstract:

A research and design program was undertaken for the fabrication of four inflatable frames and pumps, which are to be an integral part of an arctic shelter survival kit. A materials search was conducted for a suitable frame material which would be compatible with the intended shelter performance and environment requirements. A pump development program was also necessary. After selecting a frame material, four inflatable shelter frame assemblies were produced incorporating design changes found to be desirable or needed from an evaluation of the previous unit. In quantities of 10,000, a selling price of below 160 each is projected.

Author(s):
No Author(s) Identified
Author Organization(s):
SCHJELDAHL (G T) CO NORTHFIELD MN
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Supplementary Note:
Supersedes AD-648 836. DOI: 10.21236/AD0651058
Pagination:
0041

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Contract/Grant Number(s):
AF 41(609)-2952
Monitor Series:
AAL
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_4.2.3_Manage Global Supplier Networks; JCA_4.2_Supply
Communities of Interest:
Engineered Resilient Systems
Descriptor(s):
*SHELTERS, MATERIALS, NYLON, PACKAGING, SUPPORTS, TENTS, ASSEMBLY, PUMPS, ISOCYANATES, ARCTIC REGIONS, COLD WEATHER TESTS, PLASTIC COATINGS, SURVIVAL KITS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Structural Engineering and Building Technology, Escape, Rescue and Survival
Report Date:
1966 Dec 25