Notes on Some Environmental Conditions Affecting Military Logistics in Thailand PDF Download

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Category : Environmental impact analysis
Languages : en
Pages : 78

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In accordance with a request by Army Research Office, Office of the Chief, R & D, the Earth Sciences Division, QM R & E Command, has put into usable form and brought together in this brief preliminary report, a selection from its available material on certain environmental conditions that might affect military logistics in Thailand. A complete study of all aspects of the environment has not been attempted. Material from studies of this Division already completed or in progress particularly dealing with climatology, along with current available literature, has been used. Maps are included showing conditions for sample months, representing the two great contrasting seasons that dominate the climate in Thailand: the wet season, when movement is confronted by deep mud and green, leafy landscapes, and the dry season, with its clouds of dust and brown, dry countryside. Some continuity for the entire yearly cycle is provided by the 12-month graphs of climatic elements for Bangkok, a station fairly representative of Thailand climates (Fgs. 18-20). Figure 20 suggests the extent to which the climates of the different parts of Thailand resemble those of the rest of Southeast Asia. The report is designed to provide some insight into the character of the environment and its relation to human activity in an important part of Southeast Asia. Insects and other animal life are dealt with as a part of the environment of special concern to people moving into the area. Food geography is closely related to natural geographic factors, is an element of considerable practical importance logistically to any American forces in the area, and is of concern in relations with the regular residents.