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Low Package Volume Insulation

NATICK SOLDIER SYSTEMS CENTER

With many Soldiers deployed and in temporary barracks for long periods of time, the Army has created entire cities of temporary shelters and tents. In order for Soldiers to live and effectively work in these sometimes extreme conditions, it is essential that environmental controls be adequate. In some cases, current systems have not worked effectively. At the request of Natick Soldier Center, L’Garde, Inc. developed a low package volume insulation that gives higher insulation value at a lower cost, and most importantly, at a fraction of the shipping volume and weight.

Applications

  • Military and Commercial Significance:
  • The insulation has a very lightweight cellular structure and can be packaged extremely efficiently for shipping, thus resulting in significant savings in transportation. Use of the insulation can save up to 65% of the energy required to maintain a livable work space for troops, and can make as much as a 25-30oF difference in the internal temperature of a tent.
  • The impact is two-fold: First, the material is easier to ship, because it packs down in a ratio of 20 to 1. Second, once installed, energy efficiency reduces the requirement for fuel; resulting in a reduction of the logistics footprint for deployed forces, making the fighting force more effective. Additional benefits include a noticeable reduction in ambient noise levels, a reduction of infrared imaging intensity, and a blanketing effect of radar return to threat sensors. As a result, it is far more difficult for an opponent to determine the activities inside the structure by audio, thermal, or radar scans.

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