1.2.3 Able Deployed Articulated Mast (ADAM)

 This mast developed by AEC-Able Engineering Company [3] is used for

applications requiring very long and stiff masts. This mast enables precision payload

deployed operation without active controls and tailorable deployed properties to meet

mission needs. This mast is compact and has a highly efficient stowage volume. ADAM

is shown in Figure 1-3.



















 Figure 1-3. ADAM mast

 1.3 Deployable Tents

 Deployable tents, shelters have a wide range of applications in the military, aid

organizations, temporary structures and leisure activities. Deployable tents are

lightweight structures which are stowed and transported in a very compact fashion. They

can also be deployed in a very short time with less manpower. A few examples of

existing deployable tents are discussed below

1.3.1 Rapidly Deployable Bennett Tent

 The Bennett mechanism is applied by a team of Oxford inventors to develop a

lightweight and rapidly deployable tent for the use of military or aid organizations [4].