Environmental assessment: Entry/exit tests for collective-protection NBC shelter systems using human volunteers and nontoxic simulants. Final report, Oct 88-Mar 89

Technical Report · Wed May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1991

OSTI ID:5330954

Arca, V J

This Environmental Assessment was performed to evaluate the effects of a series of outdoor tests that are to be conducted at the U.S. Army Chemical Research, Development and Engineering Center (CRDEC) at the Edgewood Area of Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. These tests will be used to develop and evaluate safer and more effective entry/exit procedures for several Collective Protection Shelter systems. Army Collective Protection NBC Shelter systems require effective entry and exit procedures to lessen risks of individual exposure to harmful chemical and biological warfare agents. This is particularly important for personnel contaminated with persistent liquid nerve agents or vesicants who must perform precise decontamination and protective clothing doffing procedures to shelters. Recent evaluations of current entry/exit procedures indicate many to be inadequate. The purpose of this action, therefore, is to develop and evaluate system safety.

• Research Organization: Chemical Research, Development and Engineering Center, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD (United States)
• OSTI ID: 5330954
• Report Number(s): AD-A-237490/8/XAB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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