What facilities does USARIEM use to conduct research on extreme environmental conditions?
The U.S. Army’s premier hypobaric chamber, located at USARIEM, can simulate heat, cold, and humidity extremes, and any terrestrial elevation found in the world, especially in areas of geopolitical importance where troops may be sent. The advantage of a hypobaric chamber is that sophisticated measurements can be made repeatedly on small groups of volunteers that would be impossible in the field. The hypobaric chamber facility is composed of a large chamber and a small chamber both connected to an airlock that allows entry into either chamber when at the same pressure. The facility is complete with a shower, toilet, and running water. USARIEM conducts much of its research at the Doriot Climatic Chambers, located on-site at the Natick Soldier Systems Center. These chambers can simulate arctic and tropic conditions. These chambers are 60 feet long, 11 feet high, and 15 feet wide. The chambers are large enough to test shelters, parachutes, and other Army equipment. Five-person treadmills ar
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