- Author
- Rei, S. A.
- Title
- Investigation of Tent Heating Alternatives. Final Report. October 1987-September 1988.
- Coporate
- Army Natick RD&E Center, MA
- Report
- NATICK/TR-93-022, February 1993, 28 p.
- Distribution
- Available from National Technical Information Service
- Keywords
- tents | heating | heaters | radiant heating | thermoelectric generators
- Identifiers
- TEG (Thermoelectric Generator); military shelters; tent heaters
- Abstract
- Current military tent heaters have remained essentially unchanged since World War 2. While these heaters are still effective, they can be dangerous if operated improperly and are considered by some to be unsafe. A comprehensive survey of heater manufacturers was conducted to help identify new equipment, technology, or modifications to existing equipment hopefully resulting in safer, more efficient heaters for military shelters and tents. Several conclusions can be drawn from the market survey. First, no commercially available liquid-fueled space heaters are capable of competing with existing tent heaters on the basis of cost. Second, the no-power requirement excludes most commercial heaters from military field use. Third, the multifuel squadstove could possibly be converted for use as a small tent heater. Finally, the developing technology of thermoelectric generator power (TEG) for heaters represents an opportunity for the military to field a safer, more efficient tent heater.