Army using spray foam to keep tents cool
Spray-on insulating foam hardens in 20 minutes and helps keep cool air in
By Robert Lamb
updated 11:19 a.m. ET, Mon., Nov . 16, 2009
U.S. Army tents don't provide much relief from the heat of the Iraqi desert, where temperatures can soar to highs of 130 degrees Fahrenheit. Even with air conditioning, soldiers are lucky to crank things down to a sweltering 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
To cool down sweaty troops and improve energy efficiency, the U.S. military recently began coating 900 air-conditioned tents with spray-on insulating foam. The specialized polyurethane foam, called TerraStrong, will further shield the soldiers’ temporary homes against solar rays while preventing precious cool air from leaking out. More>>
