Heat-Retention Properties of Tent Liners

Abstract

Quantitative measurements are presented of the heating requirements of tents, general purpose, medium, under a wide range of windspeeds, nighttime radiation, and outdoor ambient temperatures. The relation of liner fabric thickness, air permeability, and surface reflectivity to the heating requirements of tents is discussed. The most practical liner from the standpoint of manufacture and use, and the liner showing the greatest amount of heat savings while maintaining comfort within the tent under all the environmental conditions encountered in this test, was constructed from a lightweight, thick-napped, modacrylic fabric. Results suggest that a reflective surface would improve the heat-retention properties of tent liner fabrics.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1962
Accession Number
AD0292050

Entities

People

  • Constantin J. Monego
  • Herbert J. Rasor

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biological Sciences
  • Chloroprenes
  • Clothing
  • Earth Sciences
  • Engineering
  • Environment
  • Geography
  • Heat Transfer
  • Heat Transfer Coefficients
  • Military Research
  • Organic Materials
  • Physical Properties
  • Solar Radiation
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment
  • War Colleges
  • Wind Velocity

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  • Materials Science
  • Military Engineering.
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.