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world20h ago

U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground uses Tropic Regions Test Center sites in Panama and Suriname to expose equipment to tropical moisture and salt air.
The test aims to accelerate deterioration beyond chamber tests by exposing items in real tropical conditions for extended periods.
Test centers at Breakwater in Panama sit along the Atlantic approaches of the Panama Canal to study environmental effects on vehicles and equipment.
A HMMWV underwent significant deterioration after one month, with hoses calcifying and heavy oxidation observed.
Six-month radio tests showed only one of five transmitters remained functional in the harsh environment.
TRTC emphasizes how maritime spray and salinity accelerate wear beyond standard chamber tests.
Environment-specific factors such as pretreatment, placement, and water exposure influence degradation rates.
The centers can accommodate cargo-scale testing, including combat vehicles, within jungle and coastal cages.
The project managers aim to determine how test items perform under tropical conditions and simulate seaborne deployment stress.

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Panama will share 2026 World Cup coverage across free-to-air RPC TV and TVN Canal 2.
Tigo Sports will broadcast all 104 World Cup matches for comprehensive coverage in Panama.
Basic matches are accessible on local TV, with full access via the Tigo Sports App and cable service.
Free-to-air matches may also be streamed via Medcom GO and TVN Pass apps in Panama.
Streaming options include Medcom GO and TVN Pass for additional free-to-air selections.
For viewers abroad, a VPN may help bypass geo-restrictions to access local broadcasts.
RPC TV and TVN will share coverage on terrestrial TV in addition to their streaming options.
Goal.com serves as the source of the detailed Panama World Cup TV schedule and streaming plan.
The article lists free-to-air and streaming partners for both Panamanian audiences and abroad.
The reference page includes a full list of country-specific broadcasters and streaming options.

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world6h ago

TRTC tests equipment in Panama and Suriname to measure corrosion resistance in tropical conditions.
Moisture and salinity accelerate deterioration, with daily rains and salt in the air cited as key factors.
Humvee tests showed rapid deterioration, including hose calcification and heavy oxidation within one month.
Radios showed limited operation after six months in the environment, despite prior chamber testing as water and humidity resistant.
Radios tested for six months showed only one of five transmitters remained operational.
TRTC features multiple exposure cages and bunkers that can accommodate items from small parts to combat vehicles.
The project aims to accelerate understanding of how environments affect deck and transport scenarios for military equipment.
Environment-driven degradation varies by pretreatment, surface, and exposure direction, creating diverse results.
TRTC’s work supports Army goals for equipment resilience in extreme natural environments.
Officials note multiple test centers exist in the Americas to stress equipment under tropical conditions.

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