Researchers at the University of Connecticut develop a new temperature-regulating tent design as an alternative to portable fans. The tent has a liquid cooling system that helps campers keep cool during warm summer evenings. The air conditioning units are often bulky and rely on a power source throughout the night.
The new design relies on a gallon of water to regulate the temperature and with a single gallon, it is able to keep cool for 24 hours. The research conducted has determined that using a fabric made from titanium dioxide, is able to transfer water from basins attached to the base of the tent and spread it throughout the fabric. The water creates a natural cooling effect when it evaporates and drops the interior temperature to 20°F.
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