MOISTURE IN SURVIVAL SHELTERS

Abstract

Research on the following problem areas is given: (1) A study of sources of moisture and condensate in occupied and unoccupied shelters including the effects of climate, ground water, permeability, ventilation, latent heat, dew point, and surface temperatures was made. (2) An investigation of promising methods for reducing humidity, preventing leakage of moisture into shelters and controlling moisture and condensate was conducted. (3) Commercial dehumidifying apparatus for use in survival shelters was evaluated. (4) Chemicals which might be suitable for the absorption of moisture and the control of shelter humidity were investigated. Comparative tests were performed on the basis of the information developed during the above evaluations. Conclusions were drawn and recommendations were made with respect to suitable apparatus and procedures necessary for control of humidity and moisture in survival shelters.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 27, 1964
Accession Number
AD0600423

Entities

Organizations

  • University of Florida

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Civil Defense
  • Climate
  • Construction
  • Dew Point
  • Electric Generators
  • Energy
  • Engineering
  • Environment
  • Groundwater
  • Heat Energy
  • Heat Transfer
  • Humidity
  • Latent Heat
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Metabolism
  • Thermodynamics
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Agricultural Chemistry/Soil Science
  • Nuclear Civil Defense.
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.