Integrated Power-Microclimate Cooling System for the Soldier

This program is expected to result in a significant reduction in mass of a miniature power and microclimate cooling system for the soldier compared to two independent systems. The highly integrated, and innovative approach chosen for this project will result in a gravity-independent microclimate cooling system with high coefficient of performance an minimum weight. The integrated power system will create significant excess power and have higher energy density than lithium technology batteries over extended missions. The combined system re-uses or integrates virtually every element of either an independent power generation system or microclimate cooling system. The result is a very compact dual use device capable of being worn by the soldier.