DEVELOPMENT OF AN ARCTIC SURVIVAL SHELTER.

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Abstract:

The investigation has demonstrated the possibility of providing aircrews with individual arctic shelters compatible with ejection limits on weight and space. Experimental work was based on use of insulated fabric shelters to trap heat radiated from the comparatively warm earth. The metabolic heat from human occupants further raises inside temperatures to as much as 60C above ambient. Shelters with weights in the 8 to 9 pound range with packaged volumes of 800 cubic inches have been developed. Shelters are erected by lightweight inflatable frames in less than two minutes. Author

Author(s):
Lee, John F.
Author Organization(s):
ARCTIC AEROMEDICAL LAB FORT WAINWRIGHT ALASKA
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept. Sep 63-Dec 66,
Pagination:
0040

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AAL-TR-67-7
Task Number(s):
823802
Project Number(s):
AF-8238
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*SHELTERS, *SURVIVAL(PERSONNEL), *ARCTIC REGIONS, SURVIVAL(PERSONNEL), INFLATABLE STRUCTURES, THERMAL INSULATION, FLIGHT CREWS, THERMAL RADIATION, EJECTION, HEAT TRANSFER, SPECIFICATIONS, PROTECTION, COLD WEATHER TESTS, MATERIALS, PACKAGING, DIAGRAMS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Structural Engineering and Building Technology, Escape, Rescue and Survival
Keyword(s):
REMOTE AREAS, *SURVIVAL EQUIPMENT
Report Date:
1967 Jun 01