Rapidly Deployable Structures in Collective Protection Systems
Abstract
The United States Military has a high need for rapidly deployable, lightweight, soft-walled structures that are capable of providing rugged protection from chemical and biological (CB) warfare agents. The versatility of these structures serve command and control, medical, and rest and relief functions with minimal time and effort. Speed and ease of deployment are critical due to the time constraints involved in a contaminated environment. The theory of rapidly deployable structures for collective protection has existed for decades, but the design challenges, logistics, and costs associated with such structures have been a tremendous burden to overcome. Many lessons have been learned from the various efforts and design considerations of the past. New advances are continually being made in textile structures and collective protection materials. The Soldier Biological Chemical Command-Natick Soldier Center (SBCCOM-NSC) has a long-standing history as being in the forefront of these advances. New inflatable airbeam technology is emerging that offers new standards in reliability and affordability. The latest in lightweight rigid structures deploy quickly and offer a large deployed/stow ratio. Although current products provide protection, the need still exists for a rapidly deployable, lightweight, low cost, soft-walled battlefield tent that provides CB protection. This system must be made available to the widest number of troops possible. Through technology-based programs at NSC, several efforts are dedicated to overcome these challenges and develop the state-of-the-art rapidly deployable collective protection system.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2006
- Accession Number
- ADA444670
Entities
People
- Amy S. Verge