Polar Camp Improvements - Structural, Architectural, and Utility Accessories for the Jamesway Shelter

Abstract

The basic Jamesway shelter has been used for over a decade in polar regions. It possesses characteristics which make it a logical selection for polar use; however, it also has limitations which restrict its usage and decrease its efficiency. Accessories were to alleviate the structural, architectural, and utility limitations of the basic Jamesway. Prototypes of the accessories were fabricated or procured and tested. Evaluation indicated that they are applicable to polar use and augment the general usefulness of the Jamesway shelter during long- and short-term occupancy.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0692070

Entities

People

  • F. W. Brier

Organizations

  • Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Civil Engineering
  • Construction
  • Coverings
  • Engineering
  • Floor Coverings
  • Heat Loss
  • Hot Water
  • Maintenance
  • Manufacturing
  • Polar Regions
  • Prototypes
  • Regions
  • Resilience
  • Standards
  • Storage Tanks
  • Water
  • Water Supplies

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Polar and Arctic Studies
  • Systems Analysis and Design