The Calculation of Heat Loss from Tents

Abstract

The purpose of this project was to improve the habitability of tents. As a first step, a method was developed for calculating the heat loss from tents. Basically, it is the same as the method used by heating engineers for estimating the heat loss from buildings but modified for tents. The principal difference is the conductances or constants by which the various areas are multiplied to determine the heat loss through that area. These were evaluated by making calculations for tents for which heat loss data was available. A step-by- step procedure and a list of recommended conductances is given. The use of this method for improving comfort is discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA072415

Entities

People

  • Malcolm N. Pilsworth Jr.

Organizations

  • United States Army Soldier Systems Center

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Conductivity
  • Construction
  • Construction Materials
  • Convection
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Equations
  • Fuel Consumption
  • Heat Loss
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Temperature Gradients
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Thermal Conductivity
  • Thermal Insulation
  • Wind Velocity

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