Army Study Improves Ability To Predict Drinking Water Needs

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 - 08:14 in Earth & Climate

When soldiers leave base for a three-day mission, how much water should they bring? New research may now provide military planners an accurate answer. The study improves an existing water needs equation by 58-65 percent. If the new formula works in the field, as expected, it could accurately predict water needs not only for soldiers, but also for civilians who work or exercise outdoors.

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