• Military Uniforms Of The Future May Automatically Turn Into Chemical Suits In The Presence Of Threat
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[QUOTE]Soldiers on the battlefield may soon be getting a second skin. Researchers at UMass Amherst are developing a new nanotube-based fabric intended for use in military combat uniforms that protects grunts from chemical and biological agents. But unlike the cumbersome and (really, really) hot chemical suits the military currently issues to mitigate those kinds of threats, this material will automatically switch from a highly breathable state to a protective one, triggered by the presence of a chemical or biological threat. The uniform may well know the threat is present before the soldier does. This multi-state material is made possible by a mix of breathable membranes imbued with pores made of vertically-aligned carbon nanotubes beneath a surface layer of material designed to respond to various chemical and biological agents. These carbon nanotube pores offer high gas transport rates, yet they are small enough to keep biological agents like bacteria and viruses at bay. But for chemical agents like mustard gas or nerve gas that could potentially pass through the pores, the functional materials actually sense the presence of a threat and close to block them out. The researchers are also developing a second mechanism in which the fabric essentially exfoliates like biological skin does, shedding the outermost layer after coming contact with a chemical or biological agent. Between these two mechanisms, the researchers think they’ll have a material that will let soldiers operate safely and comfortably in hot environments while offering automatic protective measures that spring into action in the presence of chemical or biological threats. The technology is still in the lab for now, but the UMass Amherst team thinks it could be in the field in less than a decade.[/quote] Source: [url]http://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2012-11/military-uniforms-future-will-automatically-turn-chemical-suits-presence-threats[/url]
[quote]carbon nanotube [/quote] I feel these are quickly becoming the answer to everything
when are we going to get power armor
Until I am actually wearing it on my body, I will remain highly doubtful that this will make it into regular service in the next decade.
Unless a WW3 is being planned, whats the point in this?
[QUOTE=Ogopogo;38677156]I feel these are quickly becoming the answer to everything[/QUOTE] They are, They're stupidly strong as a building material, they have a high surface area that is perfect for batteries and capacitors, and there's even a way to turn them into artificial muscles.
[QUOTE=SKEEA;38677196]Until I am actually wearing it on my body, I will remain highly doubtful that this will make it into regular service in the next decade.[/QUOTE] Aren't you a fucking helicopter mechanic? I think they would prioritize infantry and other fighting soldiers before the guys who hang out at base while stuff happens.
fucking nanomachines
[quote]soldiers operate safely and comfortably in hot environments while offering automatic protective measures that spring into action in the presence of chemical or biological threats. [/quote] That's pretty fucking radical.
[QUOTE=xianlee;38677460]Unless a WW3 is being planned, whats the point in this?[/QUOTE] be prepared for anything, even the worst.
but here's the ultimate question are they comfortable
[QUOTE=AJisAwesome15;38677158]when are we going to get power armor[/QUOTE] Power armor is for pussies. Have a gun instead.
[QUOTE=W0w00t;38677687]but here's the ultimate question are they comfortable[/QUOTE] The question is, Will it blend?
The 2nd skin part reminds me of the description of master level environmental training in Deus Ex
The question is does it cost more than an aircraft carrier to make?
Sounds nice, but yeah I doubt it'll be cheap which means the odds of it being used are slim.
Still have to put on a helmet.
[QUOTE=SKEEA;38677196]Until I am actually wearing it on my body, I will remain highly doubtful that this will make it into regular service in the next decade.[/QUOTE] I very much doubt that you'll be posting on FP and fixing helicopters while wearing what's functionally a CBRN suit
It better have a piss tube.
that's pretty rad as fk this is like sci fi shit here
[QUOTE=Ogopogo;38677156]I feel these are quickly becoming the answer to everything[/QUOTE] Kojima saw the future after all, and it was full of nanomachines. [editline]3rd December 2012[/editline] [QUOTE=JLim;38677761]Power armor is for pussies. Have a gun instead.[/QUOTE] Pretty sure that even if we'd have power armours today, they would have higher profile than a regular infantryman, cost too much and they'd be more vulnerable than a main battle tank. Very few would be in use by any country. Because anti-materia rifle would be sufficient to knock one out (you can latch only so much armour on a platform like that). So yes, have a gun instead indeed.
[QUOTE=DaysBefore;38677579]Aren't you a fucking helicopter mechanic? I think they would prioritize infantry and other fighting soldiers before the guys who hang out at base while stuff happens.[/QUOTE] You do realize that CBRN attacks happen on places where there are high concentrations of soldiers as potential casualties, such as FOBs or COPs, right? When it comes to CBRN, they don't prioritize anyone. Every Soldier gets CBRN equipment. Behind me I have my promask and my JSLIST. Don't just assume that because I am on the FOB 90% of the time doesn't mean that A: I am not important, and that B: The military will gloss over me. I get better stuff than the infantry guys anyways, what with my A2CU uniform and FREE system cold weather equipment.
[QUOTE=Reserved Parkin;38680183]It better have a piss tube.[/QUOTE] and a boner adaptor
[QUOTE=SKEEA;38683279]You do realize that CBRN attacks happen on places where there are high concentrations of soldiers as potential casualties, such as FOBs or COPs, right? When it comes to CBRN, they don't prioritize anyone. Every Soldier gets CBRN equipment. Behind me I have my promask and my JSLIST. Don't just assume that because I am on the FOB 90% of the time doesn't mean that A: I am not important, and that B: The military will gloss over me. I get better stuff than the infantry guys anyways, what with my A2CU uniform and FREE system cold weather equipment.[/QUOTE] Right so half of that is nonsense to me but I get the general idea. Your post was still moronic though.
[QUOTE=SKEEA;38683279]You do realize that CBRN attacks happen on places where there are high concentrations of soldiers as potential casualties, such as FOBs or COPs, right? When it comes to CBRN, they don't prioritize anyone. Every Soldier gets CBRN equipment. Behind me I have my promask and my JSLIST. Don't just assume that because I am on the FOB 90% of the time doesn't mean that A: I am not important, and that B: The military will gloss over me. I get better stuff than the infantry guys anyways, what with my A2CU uniform and FREE system cold weather equipment.[/QUOTE] and area denial, air strikes.
[QUOTE=SKEEA;38683279]You do realize that CBRN attacks happen on places where there are high concentrations of soldiers as potential casualties, such as FOBs or COPs, right? When it comes to CBRN, they don't prioritize anyone. Every Soldier gets CBRN equipment. Behind me I have my promask and my JSLIST. Don't just assume that because I am on the FOB 90% of the time doesn't mean that A: I am not important, and that B: The military will gloss over me. I get better stuff than the infantry guys anyways, what with my A2CU uniform and FREE system cold weather equipment.[/QUOTE] Certainly seems to have been no reason to use so many technical acronyms. Even though I know that FOB is 'Forward Operating Base', was there really any reason that 'base' (or simpler versions of anything else for that matter) would not have served the same damn purpose without making you look like a condescending ass?
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[QUOTE=Megafan;38684332]Certainly seems to have been no reason to use so many technical acronyms. Even though I know that FOB is 'Forward Operating Base', was there really any reason that 'base' (or simpler versions of anything else for that matter) would not have served the same damn purpose without making you look like a condescending ass?[/QUOTE] My MMNOP can easily be compared to the AHSAK at any given GGA while making no use of any AGWYA protocols
[QUOTE=Megafan;38684332]Certainly seems to have been no reason to use so many technical acronyms. Even though I know that FOB is 'Forward Operating Base', was there really any reason that 'base' (or simpler versions of anything else for that matter) would not have served the same damn purpose without making you look like a condescending ass?[/QUOTE] Does it really bother you that much? On topic: If this concept were to be put into play, then this would completely remove the time needed to dawn our chem gear. Which could easily save more lives than expected if an attack were to occur.
[QUOTE=l33tkill;38684544]Does it really bother you that much?[/QUOTE] I'm not personally offended by it if that's what you mean. I just know from his posting that he takes every opportunity possible to mention the fact that he is currently serving in the military, and often will say things like "you can't possibly understand what it's like over here", especially with regard to civilian casualties and the like. Now, coming into a thread like this only to post a bunch of jargon makes you look both pretentious and condescending.
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