Guidelines for Evaluating the Thermal Environment of Enclosed Spaces

Abstract

Thermal stress due to heat or cold may impact comfort, the ability to conduct operations, and, potentially, the survival of Warfighters. This report provides background information and methods for characterizing the properties of enclosed spaces (vehicles, shelters, other enclosures) that impact the thermal state of Warfighters. Quantification of the thermal environment of an enclosure consists of measuring air and surface temperatures, humidity, air flow; and radiant load. Methods focus on obtaining enough data to define each microclimate within the target space. Three studies of concrete tanks and metal containers, the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle; and the Bradley Fighting Vehicle, are described.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2009
Accession Number
ADA506097

Entities

People

  • Anthony J. Karis
  • Daniel M. Cadarette
  • Julio A. Gonzalez
  • Laurie A. Blanchard
  • Stephen P. Mullen
  • William R. Santee

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Conditioning
  • Body Temperature
  • Case Studies
  • Department Of Defense
  • Detectors
  • Dew Point
  • Energy Transfer
  • Heat Balance
  • Heat Energy
  • Heat Loss
  • Heat Transfer
  • Measurement
  • Meteorology
  • Military Operations
  • Solar Energy
  • Solar Radiation
  • Surface Temperature

Readers

  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.

Technology Areas

  • Space