Atmospheric Water Extraction (AWE)
Abstract
The Atmospheric Water Extraction program aims to leverage new materials and advanced engineering and manufacturing techniques to extract potable water directly from the atmosphere. Currently, the DoD relies on purification of existing water sources and/or distribution of bottled or treated water to provide the warfighter with sufficient daily hydration. This program will develop the technology to provide potable water on-site without the need for an external water supply and will do so with size, weight, power, and water output requirements tailored to the needs of the individual warfighter, as well as larger groups (e.g., Humanitarian and Disaster Relief [HADR] missions). The ability to liberate the warfighter from the water supply chain through the technology developed by this program will provide strategic and tactical advantages aligned with the DoD shift to more distributed and self-sustaining forces.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2021
- Source ID
- d19e112e29eeef66a407b400e066c655