Rain Test Facility
  • Simulates rainfall and high winds for testing the adequacy of items against the effects of wet weather and near-hurricane conditions
  • Simulates rainfall for testing the adequacy of foul weather garments and all types of general military materiel and equipment
  • Wind-driven rain - movable machine produces up to 4 in./hr of rain at up to 50 mph wind
  • Three moveable wind machine units generate up to 100 mph winds from a distance of 40'
  • Two 30' high rain towers accommodating items up to 30' by 50' in area and up to 25' tall
  • Produces simulated free-falling rain of intensities up to 4 in./hr
  • Accommodates evaluation of associated shelter support/restraint systems (stakes, guy lines, etc.), generators, environmental control units, and all other wheeled and tracked vehicles
  • Dynamic rain course where personnel perform simulated combat activities

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Warfighter Directorate, 410-278-4277, email atcwd@atc.army.mil

Facilities/Capabilities Guide