This paper describes the event planning and execution, an overview of the systems demonstrated, and the results of the fourth Precision Airdrop Technology Conference and Demonstration (PATCAD) 2007 conducted on 22-25 October 2007 at U.S. Army Yuma Proving Grounds (YPG) in Yuma, AZ. It also presents the safety and technical issues (including safety fans, airdrop trajectories and system images) regarding the planning and execution of PATCAD 2007. PATCAD 2007 was primarily facilitated by U.S. Army...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *DROP TESTS, *AIR...
This report presents results of a comprehensive anthropometric survey of U.S. Army Soldiers (ANSUR II), completed in 2012 by the Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center. Goals of the survey were to acquire a large body of data from comparably measured males and females to serve the Army s current design and engineering needs, as well as those anticipated well into the future. Ninety-four directly measured dimensions, 39 derived dimensions, and three-dimensional (3-D) head,...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *ANTHROPOMETRY,...
This report summarizes the 4th Biennial Precision Airdrop Technology Conference and Demonstration (PATCAD) conducted at the United States (US) Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG), from 22 to 25 October 2007. The US Army Natick Soldier Research, Development, and Engineering Center (NSRDEC) was the primary sponsor. The first part of PATCAD 2007 consisted of a one-day conference at the Yuma Civic and Convention Center, where presentations were provided by participants. The Director, Joint Capability...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Bishop, Jamie, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA,...
An evaluation of new items for future versions of the Long Range Patrol Packet (LRP) and Meal, Cold Weather (MCW) was conducted at Grafenwoehr, Germany. The current LRP was evaluated for comparative purposes. The evaluation consisted of issuing the LRP to soldiers during 4 days of regular field training. Surveys concerning intake and acceptability were collected daily.
Topics: DTIC Archive, Johnson, Wendy K, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA,...
The U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC) in Natick, MA is a Federal research and development (R&D) laboratory charged with maximizing the Warfighter's survivability, sustainability, mobility, combat effectiveness ,and field quality of life. Successful pursuit of these objectives requires extensive testing and evaluation capabilities, many of which can be made available to the private sector under a Testing Services Agreement or TSA. This booklet is...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *ARMY RESEARCH,...
This report presents results of an anthropometric survey of U.S. Army Pilots, a subset of a comprehensive U.S. Army anthropometric survey (ANSUR II) completed in 2012 by the Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center. Goals of the survey were to acquire a large body of data from comparably measured males and females to serve the Army Aviation's current design and engineering needs, as well as those anticipated well into the future. Ninety-four directly measured dimensions, 39...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *ANTHROPOMETRY,...
This report presents results of a comprehensive anthropometric survey of U.S. Marines (MC-ANSUR), completed in 2010 by the Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center. Goals of the survey were to acquire a large body of data from comparably measured males and females to serve the Marine Corps' current design and engineering needs, as well as those anticipated well into the future. Ninety-four directly measured dimensions, 39 derived dimensions, and three-dimensional (3-D) head,...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *ANTHROPOMETRY,...
Historically, camouflage development has been reactive, with development occurring after deployment to a new theater in reaction to environmental/terrain differences in those theaters, and camouflage evaluation has generally relied on the subjective responses of a small number of human observers in the field. In response to direction from a May 2009 House Appropriations Committee Report for a camouflage pattern that is suited to the environment of Afghanistan, a camouflage integrated product...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *CAMOUFLAGE,...
The current Mg-Fe flameless heater is based on the accelerated corrosive oxidation of magnesium resulting from dissimilar metals placed in contact with an electrolyte1,2. Water is used to activate the heater, and hydrogen is released as a by-product. RBC Technologies (RBC) and the Natick Soldier RDEC have developed a flameless heater technology based on the direct oxidation of a metal in air. The new heater technology requires no additional reactants, and has no undesired by-products.
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *HEATERS,...
The purpose of this manual is to describe and explain the tools and procedures required for the precise and accurate measurement of U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps men and women. The handbook was prepared by Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center, with funding from both the Army and the Marine Corps. It contains instructions for the measurement of 94 traditional measures of the body, and for obtaining three-dimensional scan images of the whole body, head/face, and foot....
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *ANTHROPOMETRY,...
The overall objective of Net Zero Plus JCTD is to determine the best combination of advanced shading, insulation, and lighting systems for the most energy efficient shelter. Optimized technologies include Solar Barrier systems, High Efficiency Lighting Systems, and Advanced Insulation. The joint demonstration includes shelters and technologies from the Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps. All of the branches are collecting and sharing data from the demonstration. The goals of this evaluation,...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *EFFICIENCY,...
Operational energy is a critical element for military force projection. This is particularly true for contingency basing operations that emanate from austere environments and are supported by extended supply lines through hostile terrain. Contingency bases are the lethality projection platform in asymmetrical warfare. Energy self-sufficiency reduces causalities and resources associated with convoy protection, cuts fuel related expenses and increases the number of warfighters available for...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA SHELTER TECHNOLOGY...
The objective of this study was to determine if the combination of volatile oil of mustard (VOM) vanillin is an effective food preservation system for molds and yeast. Four bread spoilage organisms were evaluated in the study Penicillium notatum, Rhizopus stolonifer, Aspergillus niger, and Saccharomycopsis fibuligera. The VOM/vanillin preservation system was evaluated in an impermeable packaging material developed by the military. Challenge studies were done in both potato dextrose agar (PDA)...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Muller, Wayne S, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA,...
The Portable Chemical Sterilizer (PCS) is a revolutionary biomedical sterilization technology that provides the capability for portable, power-free, point-of-use sterilization to meet the Army's Far-Forward Surgical Teams (FSTs) needs for the rapid mobility, energy-independence, on-site sterilization of surgical instruments. The PCS chemically generates chlorine dioxide and inactivates infectious foodborne pathogens (Escherichia coli, Listeria monocytogenes, and Staphylococcus aureus), and...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Doona, C J, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA,...
Failure and kinetic energy absorption mechanisms upon ballistic impact of two new types of nylons, TROGAMID T-5000 (T-5000) and TROGAMIDCX7323 (CX-7323) as well as traditional materials such as polycarbonate (PC) and polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) were examined and compared. Under ballistic impact, T-5000 showed brittle failure similar to PMMA, while CX-7323 exhibited ductile behavior similar to PC. Like PC and PMMA, the failure modes of T-5000 and CX-7323 are different from each other. However,...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Song, John W, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA,...
This report documents an evaluation of three personal protective systems designed to be worn with armor vests for the ballistic protection of the arms and legs. The systems were similar in weight (6 kg), but differed in the extent of the body surface area they covered. Eleven Army enlisted men participated in the assessment of the relative effects of the extremity armor and of an armor vest worn alone on physiological, biomechanical, and maximal performance measures. It was found that times to...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *ARMS(ANATOMY),...
This report describes a 3-year investigation, ended September 2010, of expandable polymeric microspheres, conducted by the Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center, to determine the feasibility of compounding microspheres into a polyolefin film to produce a high performance ration packaging material with reduced weight and improved thermal insulation. Polymeric microspheres are small, spherically shaped particles which encapsulate an expandable gas. When the microspheres are...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *MICROSPHERES,...
Warfighters in highly mobile forward units have no inherent ballistic protection in shelters and no time/manpower to install traditional ballistic protection (i.e., sandbags, concrete barriers). Multiple requests for ballistic protection for shelters have been received from the theater. Creating a low-cost ballistic solution requires advancing current material technology, systems integration, and manufacturing processes. The solution is the Modular Ballistic Protection System (MBPS). The MBPS...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA SHELTER TECHNOLOGY...
During the week of 3-7 November 2003, the second Precision Airdrop Technology Conference and Demonstration (PATCAD) was executed at the US Army Yuma Proving Ground in Yuma Arizona. The PATCAD 2003 was facilitated by the US Army Natick Soldier Center (NSC) and partially sponsored by numerous other organizations to include: US Army PM-Force Sustainment Systems, US Air Force Air Mobility Command, US Special Operations Command (SOCOM), US Army Tactical UAV Office, Deputy Under Secretary for Defense...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *AIR DROP...
This brochure contains information on the Department of Defense (DoD) Standard Family of Tactical Shelters. The standard rigid wall, soft wall, and hybrid shelters shown in this brochure have been approved by the Joint Committee on Tactical Shelters (JOCOTAS) for Department of Defense (DoD) use.
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *SHELTERS,...
This report details a 2012-13 study, performed by the Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center, to examine the effects of wearing soft body armor and fighting loads on Soldier performance, mobility, and postural control. In addition to wearing body armor for protection against fragmentation or ballistic threats, Soldiers are encumbered with a fighting load that typically includes a weapon, helmet, ammunition, fighting load carrier and other essentials. Recently, the Army...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *ARMY PERSONNEL,...
Mature technologies for fabric shelter systems providing increased protection, improved habitability, and reduced logistics burden.
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *FABRICS,...
Much of the chemical biological (CB) protective clothing used by the military is based on the use of activated charcoal as a major component of a composite textile system. This clothing does a good job in providing protection, however it is quite heavy, uncomfortable, and potentially subjects the wearer to heat stress. Lightweight textile systems are under development to address these issues. Laminates have been developed based on selectively permeable membranes as well as others incorporating...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *PROTECTIVE...
A briefing on ballistic protection technology for tents and mobile shelters, including the MPBS(Modular Ballistic Protection System).
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA SHELTER TECHNOLOGY...
This report summarizes testing and results of experimental formulations for Meal, Ready-To-Eat (MRE) cheese spread. A formulation utilizing a new stabilizing and colorizing system in concert with nitrogen flushing was shown to significantly improve the storage stability under heat stressing conditions of 120 deg F (49 deg C), 100 deg F (38 deg C), and 80 deg F (26.7 deg C) and at specific time intervals. The formulation had significantly higher ratings than the current specified control sample...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *CHEESES,...
While much work has been done to detail the physical anthropometry and range of motion ranges of the semi-nude or lightly clothed individual, limited information and data currently exists characterizing the space and movement claims of the encumbered dismounted Soldier. Soldiers are required to wear multiple layers of clothing and protective equipment in addition to mission essential gear. In order to document and measure impacts on space claims/bulk and mobility, 32 active duty, male Soldiers...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Mitchell,K B, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA...
This report summarizes a 1-year study, completed in November 2012, of the effectiveness of nisin as a bacteriocin in tuna-filled tortillas during storage, as part of the Next Generation Hurdle Technologies (NGHT) Program. This Department of Defense, Combat Feeding Directorate Program provides not only the foundation for the development of innovative intermediate moisture (IM), eat-on-the-move ration components, but also an opportunity to improve existing IM ration components, which rely on...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *BACTERIA, *FOOD...
This focus group report documents the findings of a Law Enforcement Advanced Protection (LEAP) Requirements User Focus Group on November 15-16, 2006 in Alexandria, Virginia. This focus group is one in a series of personal protective equipment (PPE) related user focus groups for members of the law enforcement community. Its purpose was primarily to collect data/criteria for operational requirements, PPE trends and concepts of operations (CONOPS) from representatives within the law enforcement...
Topics: DTIC Archive, DiChiara, Adam, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA,...
Development of antimicrobials that demonstrate targeted, specific activity against pathogenic strains of interest to the Army provides a promising strategy to protect the Warfighter from pathogenic threats where broad-spectrum antimicrobials may not be applicable. This technical report describes the culmination of work dedicated to the discovery, characterization, analysis and development of a narrow-spectrum antimicrobial that exhibits targeted activity against the surrogate strain of Bacillus...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Branck,Tobyn A, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA...
This report provides details on the work conducted to construct a decision map supporting the representation of search and target Acquisition (STA) behaviors within the Infantry Warrior Simulation (IWARS) model. The objective was to identify the STA behaviors a Soldier may use after detecting a battlefield cue to improve his level of target discrimination. The impact of these cues on a Soldier's behavior are not included in the models currently used. The research was funded by the Soldier Focus...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *TARGET...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *MILITARY...
This report documents an effort, conducted by the Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center between September 2013 and September 2014, to quantify the performance of armor designs as a function of armor areal density against specific small arms threats. The metrics used in the analysis were V0 and V50. The armor designs evaluated were similar in construction to the currently fielded Enhanced Small Arms Protective Inserts (ESAPI) and X Small Arms Protective Inserts (XSAPI). The...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *ARMOR,...
This report documents a 3-year effort (completed in 2012) sponsored by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) to develop novel polymeric thermoelectric (TE) materials, to develop an understanding of the TE behavior of these materials, and to provide materials from which a personal cooling fabric could be developed. Organic polymers offer a light weight, environmentally friendly, and low cost alternative to the widely used inorganic TE materials. Because of their potential for good...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *CLOTHING,...
This report documents the evaluation of a case level Modified Atmosphere Packaging System (MAPS) designed to extend product shelf life of military fresh fruit and vegetables (FF&V). Three key items - iceberg lettuce, romaine lettuce, and broccoli crowns - were tested in the Pacific Region Guam supply chain. Due to longer total distribution times and/or less frequent end customer deliveries, some military FF&V supply chains require extra product shelf life than that provided by standard...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *FRESH FOODS,...
Two evaporative beverage chiller prototypes were tested against a control for performance, water temperature perception and overall hydration. Thirty-four Marines were separated into three groups for this 6-day between-groups test. Each group tested one of the three conditions (battery powered, non-powered, or control: hydration system with neither chiller) for a period of 2 days. After 2 days, each group rotated to a different condition. Each group consisted of approximately 10 Marines. The...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *BEVERAGES,...
Military field-feeding generates tons of solid waste that is a costly logistic burden, requiring personnel, vehicles, and fuel that could otherwise be used for the warfighting mission. Such waste also represents a source of chemical energy sufficient to power a field kitchen and/or other force sustainment systems. This research investigated the concept of employing an air-blown downdraft biomass gasifier to convert foodservice waste into useful energy. A prototype system was developed that...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *SOLID WASTES,...
This report documents an effort to examine the usefulness of two methods for characterization of flammability and thermal stability of flame retardant (FR) polymeric fibers and textiles to support the transition of new FR polymers under development for military clothing and individual equipment and fabric shelters: (1) simultaneous differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) - thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA) and (2) pyrolysis gas chromatography (GC) - mass spectrometry (MS). A group of FR...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *DIFFERENTIAL...
This report details a laboratory evaluation that compared a medium U.S. Army standard-issue Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment (MOLLE) rucksack and a prototype energy-harvesting backpack from Lightning Packs (LP), LLC. A payload of 27.2 kg (60 lb) was placed in each pack. The total weights of the MOLLE and the LP were 30.1 kg (66.4 lb) and 34.6 kg (76.3 lb), respectively. The evaluation focused on comparing the two rucksack systems with regard to their effects on the biomechanical,...
Topics: DTIC Archive, O'Donovan,Meghan P, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER...
This document outlines the methodology used to collect data in an evaluation examining the range of motion (ROM) of 115 Soldiers and Airmen conducted by the Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center in 2011. The purpose of the evaluation was to better understand the performance impact of body armor on U.S. military warfighters. Traditionally, ROM has been used to assess the impact on performance that individuals experience after an injury or illness. It was used in this case...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *ANTHROPOMETRY,...
This report documents a 2012 Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC) study that used material testing and modeling tools to design and test a helmet liner prototype for increased low velocity impact protection. Basic theory of energy absorption and packaging were used to estimate material requirements for the helmet application. Foam materials were tested with an impact test device and characterized based on foam compression strength and energy absorbing efficiency....
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *HELMETS,...
This paper discusses the details of a program to develop and test a family of Improved Container Delivery Systems (ICDS) capable of airdropping 2,000-10,000-lb payloads, the intricacies of developing a parachute model of the Joint Precision Airdrop System -- Mission Planner (JPADS-MP), and the results from testing. The systems are being developed by the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC) in conjunction with the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *CONTAINERS, *AIR...
The US Army Natick Soldier Center (NSC) is teamed with the Joint Forces Command (JFCOM), US Air Force Air Mobility Command (USAF AMC), the US Army Project Manager Force Sustainment and Support (PM-FSS), and under the oversight of the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Advance Systems and Concepts (AS&C) office, along with numerous other government agencies and contractors to plan and execute the Joint Precision Airdrop System (JPADS) Advanced Concept Technology Demonstration (ACTD)....
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *AIR DROP...
Technologies included: 1. Solar Barrier Systems: 2. Ultra Lightweight Camouflage Net System (ULCANS); 3. Advanced Solar Shades (new config); 4. Power Shade (including Photovoltaic Panels (2kW)); High Efficiency Lighting Systems: 1. Light Emitting Diodes (Three Sets); 2. Electroluminescent Panels; Advanced Insulation: 1. Aerogel Liner; 2. FiFoil Insulation; 3. TEMPER Insulated Liner; 4. Improved Tent Liner (with solar barrier material).
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *MILITARY...
Unilateral hand clenching increases neuronal activity in the frontal lobe of the contralateral hemisphere. Such hand clenching is also associated with increased experiencing of a given hemisphere s mode of processing. Together, these findings suggest that unilateral hand clenching can be used to test hypotheses concerning the specializations of the cerebral hemispheres during memory encoding and retrieval. We investigated this possibility by testing effects of unilateral hand clenching on...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA,...
This report documents Part I of a study on the interaction between shock waves and material systems as part of a U.S. Army initiative to better protect individual Soldiers against novel blast threats. The research was conducted using a shock tube fabricated at the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC). The shock tube was used because it is less expensive than explosive blasts, allows many tests to be obtained in a short time, offers much better...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *SHOCK TUBES,...
Materiel solutions from industry, academia, and other military partners were sought. This document records efforts to seek materiel solutions from industry and academia. The specific findings of the aforementioned efforts were: a) The Request for Information (RFI) yielded only 24 submissions, 4 of which were applicable to the goals and objectives of the SLB-STO-D. The small number of relevant technology solutions was due to the criteria developed by the Technology Maturation and Integration...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Swisher,Elizabeth D, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER...
Narrow-spectrum antimicrobials offer an alternative to widely used broad-spectrum antimicrobials which have been implicated as a critical cause of the rise of drug resistant bacteria. Additionally, the presence of females in the field has precipitated the need to address female-specific events that may compromise mission performance such as urinary tract infections (UTIs), reported to affect more than half the population of female Soldiers. Such frequency clearly warrants a technology, such as...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Barrows,Caitlin M, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA...
The Natick Soldier RD&E Center has been working on maturing and demonstrating advanced concepts and technologies that provide a substantial increase in combat effectiveness for the Small Combat Unit operating in the Future Force Unit of Action. The paper describes the power solutions tested to-date as part of these integrated Soldier systems and also discusses some new power sources planned for demonstration in the next few years.
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *POWER SUPPLIES,...
If the wind is known and the navigation and guidance logic of a parachute system leads it close to the drop zone (DZ) for final approach, a good guidance and control scheme can make it land a few yards from the IP. Yet when winds change and the system's flight software is not robust enough, however fine the guidance and control part of the algorithm, the airdrop error can become very large. Weather forecast agencies can give at best a good evaluation of an average wind field in a given area for...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *AERIAL DELIVERY,...
The Department of Defense (DoD) uses cotton webbing as seam reinforcement on military tents. This material is subject to degradation in both use and storage by exposure to bacteria and fungi in a moist environment. The treatment Copper 8 quinolinate (Copper 8) is currently applied to the webbing to prevent biocorrosion. This report describes a demonstration/validation study of an alternative coating, RO-59-WP, as a potential additive to or replacement for Copper 8, which has been taken off the...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Bosselman, Suzanne E, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER...
