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Abstract. Armored vehicles are heavy masses of metal embodying many heat-generating
systems, and are generally inhospitable enclosures for the crew they
carry. The many tons of metal in their construction take
up a mean temperature of the environment in which they
are operating, and possess, as a result of that mass,
a long time constant, which slows down the rate at
which the temperature of the structure can change. The vehicle
crew requires an environment controlled within fairly close limits to
preserve their operating efficiency, and even their lives. This paper
examines the factors influencing the effects on the vehicle in
a hot climate; the relatively small environment envelope needed by
the crew; and the steps that can be taken to
achieve that envelope in such hostile conditions. Some engineering problems
and their solutions are also examined, together with their effects
on overall vehicle design.
Related topics:
armored vehicle design, mobility
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