Thermal insulation of the tent’s heat shield in cold and hot climates

Abstract

Tent structures are used in many places around the world in both cold and hot climates. They are often used in crisis situations, natural disasters and various types of rescue operations. In order to assess the thermal conditions inside the tent, it is necessary to know the thermal insulation of its external envelopes. The thermal insulation of the cover also determines the selection of equipment for heating or air conditioning the tent. The article presents tests of thermal properties of a tent fabric and the value of the heat transfer coefficient of thermal protection of an pneumatic tent. The thermal insulation of the tent covering consists of two fabric layers separated by an air gap. The research was carried out on the assumption that the tent would be used in cold and hot climate conditions. The thermal conductivity of the material and the conditions of heat transfer on its surfaces were determined. The obtained measurement data were then used to determine the thermal parameters of the tent’s thermal shield.