U.S. Army Natick Research, Development and Engineering Center (NRDEC) solar Radiation Tests on MILVAN Shielding

Abstract

The U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center and School (USADACS), Validation Engineering Division (SMCAC-DEV), was tasked by U.S. Army Natick Research, Development and Engineering Center (NRDEC) to conduct engineering tests on solar radiation covers that can be used over MILVANs to protect ammunition. These tests monitored interior and exterior temperatures of protected and unprotected MILVANs. Tests were conducted at USADACS, Savanna, IL, during the summer of 1991. Covers for testing were supplied by NRDEC as well as Colebrand Limited. Several of these covers (tarpaulins) were very effective at reducing the effects of solar radiation and temperatures within MILVANS. This report contains the results of these tests.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA271029

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  • William R. Meyer

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  • Defense Ammunition Center

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  • Air Force
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  • Classification
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  • Engineering
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  • Environment
  • High Temperature
  • International Organizations
  • Materials
  • Radiation
  • Shielding
  • Solar Radiation
  • Standards
  • Test Equipment
  • Validation

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