During the period from 29 September - 17 October 2014, the U. S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC) collected data on technologies related to the objectives of the SLB-STO-D at the Base Camp Integration Laboratory (BCIL), Fort Devens, MA. The goal of the SLB-STO-D is to demonstrate through operationally relevant field experimentation and subsequent analysis that emerging materiel solution technologies and associated non-materiel solutions can reduce the...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Benasutti,Patrick B, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER...
This report discusses research efforts at the Natick Soldier Research Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC), from 2005 to September 2007, (1) to utilize biomimetic agents to precipitate the metal oxides titania and alumina, (2) to entrap biological agents within the matrixes of these oxides, and (3) to control the morphology of the biomimetically-precipitated titania through biomimetic agent composition. These metal oxides are of interest as potential decontaminating substrates for the...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *BIOMIMETICS,...
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...
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,...
Industry and academia are critical strategic partners in the shelter development arena constantly improving materials, reducing costs through process controls, investigating emerging technologies and directly meeting niche requirements of field commanders. Many industry players have military backgrounds and some continue to interact with all echelons of leadership in their new roles. Diversified companies produce both military and high performance civilian shelter systems resulting in stability...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA SHELTER TECHNOLOGY...
This work was performed by the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC) in partnership with the Office of the Secretary of Defense, United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) and the United States Air Force Air Mobility Command during the period of October 2010 to July 2015. The goal of the program was two-fold: provide a rapid humanitarian aid response capability for the first days after a disaster and aerially deliver food and water directly onto a...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Tardiff,Marc N, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA...
Despite excellent ballistic protection properties, Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) material has generally not been considered for certain applications in protective apparel due to its low melting point. This report describes a research effort to test UHMWPE fabric and composite material in a flash flame environment when protected by a flame-resistant (FR) fabric outer layer. This research was funded and managed through a US Army science and technology program Technology...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *FIRE PROTECTIVE...
Porous materials based on chromium(III) terephthalate metal organic frameworks (MOF) MIL-101(Cr) and their complexes with dialkylaminopyridines (DAAP) were synthesized via a DAAP-MOF complexation, and tested for hydrolytic degradation of organophosphorous esters such as diethyl 4-nitrophenyl phosphate (paraoxon). Elemental analysis, TGA, XRD, FT-IR, TEM, SEM, and nitrogen adsorption measurements indicated that the DAAP units were incorporated into MIL-101 pores by complexation, keeping the...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *CHROMIUM,...
This report analyzes the economic feasibility of fielding smaller UGR-A modules to support village stability operations. An assembler provided item and case level packaging and pricing data for each menu item, from which an analysis was conducted to assess the feasibility of constructing smaller than 50 meal module menus with the same items. It was found that a significant portion of item level packaging did not facilitate smaller menu modules without an unacceptable level of excess item...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *ARMY PERSONNEL,...
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...
Current antimicrobial treatments exhibit a broad range of killing power, promoting the increase of multi-drug resistant organisms. This has led to the urgent need to develop targeted antimicrobials as an alternative to today's treatments. This report summarizes work conducted to identify microorganisms that exhibit narrow-spectrum activity through the secretion of antimicrobials, termed bacteriocins, from a pool of environmental isolates collected at Fort Devens. The environmental isolates were...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Stote,Robert, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA...
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 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 documents research of a novel natural means of inhibiting Maillard browning, also known as non-enzymatic browning, a complex reaction which can lead to darkening of color, off-odors, off-flavors, and nutritive degradation in food. These efforts were performed by the US Department of Defense Combat Feeding Directorate (CFD) at the Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center between 2009 and 2012. This reaction has been a consistent problem for CFD's program for...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *CHEMICAL...
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...
Over the last several years, research funding has been applied to developing autonomously guided parachute systems as one part of the technology to meet the challenges posed by two critical threats: 1) the proliferation of Man Portable Air Defense Systems (MANPADS) that threaten aircraft conducting low-altitude supply missions; and 2) the parallel proliferation of threats to ground supply lines. This paper will survey the most prominent precision delivery guided airdrop systems in development...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *AERIAL DELIVERY,...
This report describes a 3-year study, completed in September 2009 by the Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center, to investigate the prebiotic potential of glucomannan (GM) oligosaccharides as a novel dietary approach to assist in alleviating gastrointestinal distress in deployed troops. Konjac flour was enzymatically hydrolyzed using cellulase and β-mannanase. A comparison study was done with cellulase produced GM (GMc) and two commercial prebiotic substrates. All...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *BACTERIA,...
This report documents a storage study of a novel technology to inhibit moisture migration in multi-component foods, specifically shelf-stable military rations, conducted in FY 2013 and 2014 by the Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC). Edible laminated layers (LL) were inserted as barriers in a model food system and later in a shelf-stable pizza to evaluate their ability to inhibit moisture migration and improve sensory quality. Moisture migration can produce...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *MILITARY...
This study was conducted to compare the effects on Soldiers' physiological, biomechanical, and maximal performance responses of not wearing any armor, wearing an armor vest, and wearing a vest plus extremity armor. Eleven Army enlisted men participated in the study. Participants carried out the following activities on separate days of testing: walking (1.39 m/s); running (2.34 m/s); and three maximal effort tasks. The maximal effort tasks were: five continuous 30-m rushes; 5 min of repetitive...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *ARMOR, *BODY...
Blunt impact testing of helmets was performed and statistical analysis was completed in order to verify inter-laboratory consistency. Two laboratories were previously validated for blunt impact testing of Army combat helmets: the U.S. Aberdeen Test Center (ATC) and NTS Chesapeake Testing Services (CTS). A third organization, the Natick Solder Research, Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC) was evaluated and compared to ensure that testing conducted there would be consistent with the other...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Kayhart,Tony J, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA...
This report documents a study of the compressive properties between pre- and post-shock tube treated helmet pads under the on-going Headborne Equipment Shock Tube Methods Program in support of TeCD1b Force Protection-Soldier and Small Unit. The goal of this study was to determine whether the composite pad protection, designed for low velocity impacts in the Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH), exhibits measurable damage in compression performance after being loaded by an overpressure shock wave....
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *BLAST,...
In support of the Navy force structure initiatives to reduce future shipboard staffing levels, the Navy Installation Command is evaluating alternative ashore galley operational and menu concepts to also reduce ashore galley Culinary Specialist (CS) workloads and required staffing levels. This report documents an independent assessment of the Navy's North West Region (NWR) Advance Food Menu (AFM) pilot operation conducted at the Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island Admiral Nimitz galley. The...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *SHIPBOARD,...
We have investigated phase separating immiscible polymer blends of a polymer melt and a polymer solution as a means to produce composites with features on a submicron length scale. A 2D cell dynamics code for modeling phase separation in a flow field has been modified to include features such as a boundary which favors one component and a flow profile for a power law fluid. The simulations indicate that the skin formation seen experimentally is driven by surface energy effects rather than...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *POLYMERS,...
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,...
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...
Stimuli responsive hydrogel systems have been studied for many applications, particularly in the medical and biological applications. For future soldiers, the Army as an interest in smart textiles capable of better managing a soldiers comfort by regulating moisture and thermal properties. Hydrogel or microgel textile coatings are of interest particularly for cold weather and Arctic uniforms. The effect of extreme cold on gel responsiveness however is not well studied. This project seeks to...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Hirst,Elizabeth, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA...
This report contains laundering test data to the support the correlation between 5 laundering cycles of the America Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists Test Method 61 Colorfastness to Laundering, Home and Commercial: Accelerated to 25 laundering cycles of the America Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists Test Method 150 Dimensional Change of Garments after Home Laundering. The U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC) endorsed this work...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Hoey,Megan L, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *MILITARY...
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 describes a protocol designed to instruct on how to partially purify an unknown bacteriocin to allow for rapid evaluation of its potential as an effective antimicrobial, and it briefly summarizes the effort by the Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC), between February 2013 and August 2014, to develop the protocol. Bacteriocins are narrow-spectrum toxins that control pathogenic bacteria by out-competing them for resources while leaving beneficial...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *BACTERIA,...
This report describes the redesign and demonstration of an experiment, developed by the Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC), to measure the response of energy absorbing materials behind a buffer material, loaded with the shockwave and dynamic pressure pulse in a shock tube. This test has application in the development of body armor for blast attenuation and impact attenuation. Foam materials are rapidly compressed between the striker (buffer) and fixed test...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *SHOCK TUBES,...
In this study, an optimization-based approach for simulating the lifting motion of a three dimensional digital human model is presented. Lifting motion is generated by minimizing a performance measure subjected to basic physical and kinematical constraints. Two performance measures are investigated: one is the dynamic effort; the other is the compression and shear forces on the lumbar joint. The lifting strategies are predicted with different performance measures. The joint strength (torque...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *BIOMECHANICS,...
This report documents the efforts of the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Centers Sustainability/Logistics-Basing -Science and Technology Objective-Demonstration to analyze the results of modeling and simulation of materiel and non-materiel options to reduce Fuel, Water, and Waste in 50, 300, and 1000 Persons Base Camps. This analysis report captures conclusions, insights, and recommendations to assist the Army Leadership in making informed decisions regarding the...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Gildea,Gregg S, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA...
Figurative language and our perceptuo-motor experiences frequently associate social status with physical space. In three experiments we examine the source and extent of these associations by testing whether people implicitly associate abstract social status indicators with concrete representations of spatial topography (level versus mountainous land) and relatively abstract representations of cardinal direction (south and north). Experiment 1 demonstrates speeded performance during an implicit...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *SOCIAL SCIENCES,...
This report documents a prospective study of effects of four sole constructions for combat boots on the incidence of lower extremity overuse injuries among men and women undergoing U.S. Army basic combat training. Trainees were issued boots that had identical uppers, but differed in soling system constructions. The constructions tested were direct-molded (DMS), welt (WLT), injection-molded, direct-attach with a solid rubber outsole (A-R), and injection-molded, direct-attach with a polyurethane...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *BOOTS, *WOUNDS...
On 2-3 October 2006, the AVT-133 program committee of the Applied Vehicle Technology (AVT) Panel of NATO's Research and Technology Organization (RTO) held a Specialists' Meeting entitled Fluid Dynamics of Personnel and Equipment Precision Delivery from Military Platforms in Vilnius, Lithuania. The objectives of this meeting included reviewing the hierarchy of applicable simulation models, establishing the state-of-the-art in the Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and ground test simulation of...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Benney, Richard J, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER...
The role of water in protective fabrics is critical to comfort and material performance. Excessive perspiration in clothing causes discomfort, and bound water can adversely affect the ability of carbon to adsorb chemicals. Yet the presence of water can also improve the moisture vapor transport of protective polymer films, and is essential for the hydrolytic destruction of nerve agents. Reported here are the findings of wicking and drying experiments conducted on various hydrophilic and...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *FABRICS,...
Current composites for the military (e.g. carbon fibers) are typically derived from polyacrylonitrile (PAN) polymer fibers. Synthesis utilizes toxic chemicals, volatile organic solvents and extremely high temperatures. The technical approach herein addresses these shortcomings by replacing said toxic materials with protein nanotubes/nanofibrils generated from waste materials and utilizing aqueous based fiber spinning to eliminate the need for hazardous processes. B. OBJECTIVE: This effort...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *FIBERS, CARBON...
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,...
Background: The quantification of surface groups attached to non-woven fibers is an important step in developing nanofiber biosensing detection technologies. A method utilizing biotin functionalized quantum dots (QDs) 655 for quantitative analysis of available biotin binding sites within avidin immobilized on electrospun nanofiber membranes was developed. Results: A method for quantifying nanofiber bound avidin using biotin functionalized QDs is presented. Avidin was covalently bound to...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *NANOSTRUCTURES,...
The objective of this paper is to present our method of predicting and simulating visually realistic and dynamically consistent human stair-climbing motion. The digital human is modeled as a 55-degrees of freedom branched mechanical system with associated human anthropometry-based link lengths, mass moments of inertia, and centers of gravity. The joint angle profiles are determined using a B-spline-based parametric optimization technique subject to different physics-based, task-based, and...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *LOCOMOTION,...
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,...
The coaxial electrospinning technique was investigated as a novel method to create stabilized, enzyme-containing fibers that have the potential to provide enhanced protection from chemical agents. Electrospinning is a versatile technique for the fabrication of polymer fibers with large length (cm to km): diameter (nm to micron) aspect ratios. The large surface to volume ratios, along with the biofriendly nature of this technique, enables the fabrication of fiber mats with high enzyme...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *ENZYMES,...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *ENERGY...
The coaxial electrospinning technique was investigated as a novel method to create stabilized, enzyme-containing fibers that have the potential to provide enhanced protection from chemical agents. Electrospinning is a versatile technique for the fabrication of polymer fibers with large length (cm to km): diameter (nm to um) aspect ratios. The large surface to volume ratios, along with the biofriendly nature of this technique, enables the fabrication of fiber mats with high enzyme...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *CHEMICAL AGENTS,...
Novel lightweight fiberboard structures have been researched and developed to replace the existing military fiberboard containers with the ultimate goal to reduce the amount of solid waste for the military. The research effort utilized a three prong approach to create more sustainable ration packages that offer performance, recyclability, biodegradability and compostability. The first approach explored a biobased fiberboard comprised of a soy protein adhesive with either wood or pulped fibers...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *CONTAINERS,...
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,...
Overview of shelter technologies being developed by the Fabric Structures Team of the Natick Research, Development and Engineering Center's Shelter Technology, Engineering, Fabrication Directorate.
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA SHELTER TECHNOLOGY...
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,...
This report describes an evaluation of the thermal performance, blast durability, operational durability, and flammability of four insulated containers for bottled water (ICB) recently developed by the Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC). This testing was conducted or contracted by NSRDEC from July 2013 through January 2014 in support of PM MRAP efforts to reduce unrestrained stowage in vehicles while providing palatable drinking water for mounted Soldiers. The...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Williams,Ben S, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA...
