| Finding the Sweet Spot for Catastrophic Incident Search and Rescue |
Sep-2009 |
164 pages |
| Authors:
Eric M Bleakney; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA CENTER FOR HOMELAND DEFENSE AND SECURITY
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 | This thesis examines the national preparedness to conduct catastrophic incident search and rescue (SAR) using organization-specific doctrine, concept plans, congressional research reports and testimonies, after action reviews, periodicals, federal government plans, interviews, a focus group and two benchmark studies. The research indicates that individual organizations conduct SAR activities well, but combined, joint and interagency catastrophic search and rescue preparations are lacking. Should another catastrophic incident occur tomorrow, the SAR results ... |
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| Quantitative Assessment of Manned Damage Control Performance |
27-Jul-2009 |
21 pages |
| Authors:
Frederick W Williams; John P Farley; John B Hoover; Joseph L Scheffey; Scott A Hill; Jason E Floyd; NAVY TECHNOLOGY CENTER FOR SAFETY AND SURVIVABILITY WASHINGTON DC
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| New ship manning concepts have resulted in new demands and changing roles for personnel assigned to damage control. The changing force structure requires that designers and operators understand the capabilities of damage control teams. This includes the design, equipment, and doctrinal requirements needed for an acceptable level of ship recoverability. Limited formal structures and validated methods for assessing such capabilities exist. Methods to assess readiness and training requirements suffer from ... |
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| FY2009 Spring Supplemental Appropriations for Overseas Contingency Operations |
15-Jun-2009 |
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| Authors:
Stephen Daggett; Curt Tarnoff; Rhoda Margesson; K A Kronstadt; Kennon H Nakamura; Susan B Epstein; Sarah A Lister; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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 | On June 11, 2009, the House and Senate Appropriations Committees announced a conference agreement on H.R. 2346, a bill providing supplemental appropriations for the remainder of FY2009. Floor votes are expected the week of June 15. The agreement includes $5 billion, as in the Senate bill, to support U.S. loans to the International Monetary Fund (IMF); does not include a Senate provision allowing the Secretary of Defense to exempt photos ... |
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| Naval Research Laboratory Overview |
Jun-2009 |
17 pages |
| Authors:
NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON DC
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| The Naval Research Laboratory's (NRL) mission is to conduct a broadly based multidisciplinary program of scientific research and advanced technological development directed toward maritime applications of new and improved materials, techniques, equipment, systems and ocean, atmospheric, and space sciences and related technologies; perform primary in-house research for the physical, engineering, space, and environmental sciences; conduct a broadly based applied research and advanced technology development program in response to identified and ... |
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| Terrorism Prevention and Firefighters: Where are the Information-Sharing Boundaries |
Mar-2009 |
140 pages |
| Authors:
Bryan Heirston; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| The nation's one million firefighters are embedded in virtually every urban or rural area of the United States. Firefighters enter homes, businesses, vehicles, and other assets during emergency and non-emergency duties thousands of times each day in their efforts to prevent or respond to life and property loss. The unparalleled access that firefighters have to public and private locations puts them in a unique position to positively or negatively impact ... |
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| Covering the Homeland: National Guard Unmanned Aircraft Systems Support for Wildland Firefighting and Natural Disaster Events |
Dec-2008 |
125 pages |
| Authors:
Robert G Moose; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| Over the past decade the United States Government has had to cope with increasingly severe large-scale natural disasters. The 2004 hurricane season alone caused 167 deaths and an estimated $46 billion in damages. The following year Hurricane Katrina took 1,330 lives and caused an estimated $96 billion in damages. The 2007 fire season saw over 85,000 wildland fires consume more than 9.3 million acres. In Southern California alone wildfires forced ... |
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| Hidalgo Equivital(TM) Physiological Monitor Product Review and Data Summary |
Dec-2008 |
27 pages |
| Authors:
John S Cuddy; Brent C Ruby; William R Santee; Anthony J Karis; ARMY RESEARCH INST OF ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE NATICK MA BIOPHYSICS AND BIOMEDICAL MODELING DIV
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| Hidalgo Equivital(TM) Physiological Monitor and other sensors performance monitoring of physiological status was evaluated, and human data were collected on 12 wildland firefighters (WLFF). The devices were provided to the University of Montana Center for Work Physiology and Exercise Metabolism (WPEM) to collect data relative to energy costs and thermal strain. The Hidalgo system collected, recorded and displayed heart rate (HR), respiratory rate (RR), body position, core temperature (CT), and ... |
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| Blood Chemistries Following Repeated Days of First Strike Ration or Meal, Ready-to-Eat consumption |
Dec-2008 |
28 pages |
| Authors:
Scott J Montain; John S Cuddy; Brent C Ruby; Dustin Slivka; Matthew R Ely; Susan M McGraw; Jennifer Rood; ARMY RESEARCH INST OF ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE NATICK MA MILITARY NUTRITION DIV
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| To determine if the First Strike Ration (FSR) sustains nutritional and metabolic status as effectively as the Meals, Ready to Eat (MRE), blood chemistries were compared between Soldiers who consumed 1 FSR (2864 Kcal, 377 g CHO, 91 g PRO, 109 g Fat) per day or 2 MRE (2620 Kcal, 348 g CHO, 84 g PRO, 102 g Fat) per day while performing 3 days of wildland fire suppression. Eighteen ... |
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| Altering the Mission Statement: The Training of Firefighters as Intelligence Gatherers |
01-Sep-2008 |
71 pages |
| Authors:
Richard J Blatus; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| The fire service is one of the premier emergency response agencies in the United States. As our nation strives to expand and enhance its homeland security efforts, firefighters have been recognized as an underutilized asset. The opportunity for firefighters to act as "first preventers" in the war on terrorism is unmatched by any other emergency response agency. This, coupled with the warrantless search provisions afforded firefighters by the Constitution, makes ... |
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| Future Role of Fire Service in Homeland Security |
01-Sep-2008 |
141 pages |
| Authors:
Rosemary Cloud; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| As action-oriented organizations, fire departments have traditionally played a reactive role in public safety, responding to emergencies in progress to protect the lives, and property of their citizens. The problem is that the world has changed. Increasing terrorist threats against our homeland and the potential for pandemic or other natural disasters are shifting the mission and placing new unconventional demands on the fire department. Meeting these challenges will require strategies ... |
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| ARFF Ultra High Pressure Fire Fighting Systems (Briefing Charts) |
01-Apr-2008 |
29 pages |
| Authors:
Michael J McDonald; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC TYNDALL AFB FL
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| The Air Force Research Laboratory has developed Ultra High Pressure (UHP) fire fighting as a method to reduce the amount of agent and extinguishment time required for fuel fires. Initial work was conducted on a 14 gpm system, but has been scaled up to 300 gpm. The effort included large scale experiments to demonstrate an overall reduction of agent usage to 28% of the amount required using conventional technology. UHP ... |
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| Wireless Robotic Communications in Urban Environments: Issues for the Fire Service |
MAR 2008 |
169 pages |
| Authors:
George Hough; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| Firefighters are tasked with conducting search and rescue operations at incidents ranging from minor smoke conditions to multi-agency disasters. In each instance, a rapid risk assessment must be conducted based on preliminary dispatch information. Small lightweight man portable robots are a natural fit for gaining improved situational awareness, yet few have been employed for this application. The problems encountered in using wireless robots in urban environments are among the primary ... |
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| User's Guide to STAT The SHADWELL Test Analysis Tool (Version 2.0) |
29 FEB 2008 |
34 pages |
| Authors:
John B. Hoover; NAVY TECHNOLOGY CENTER FOR SAFETY AND SURVIVABILITY WASHINGTON DC
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| The SHADWELL Test Analysis Tool, orginally developed to aid in the analysis of large-scale fire test data, has been updated. The new version removes the dependency on proprietary, third-party software and adds support for several new data input formats, including SHADWELL LabVIEW test data and the Fire and Smoke Simulator (FSSIM) fire model output. Methods are provided for definition of data channels, selection of data based on instrument type and ... |
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| Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Tire Fire Extinguishing Agent |
01-Jan-2008 |
11 pages |
| Authors:
Eric Wilson; Alex Ordway; NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER WEAPONS DIV CHINA LAKE CA
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| The overall objective of the Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Tire Fire Extinguishing Agent test series is to provide enhanced fire fighting capability to warfighters. Vehicles suffering from mobility loss due to burning tires require a hand held extinguisher to put out the fire and prevent fire spread past the wheel well. The previously used agent (PKP) was not effective at preventing fire reflash after the fire was out. This report is ... |
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| Air Force Civil Engineer, Volume 16, Number 3, 2008 |
Jan-2008 |
45 pages |
| Authors:
AIR FORCE CIVIL ENGINEER SUPPORT AGENCY TYNDALL AFB FL
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| Special Section: Infrastructure Energy: The Air Force is planning ahead to ensure that installations have the energy they will need. The Journey of a Thousand Miles Begins with One Step - The Village of Hope (Karayat Al-Aman) Program: Education is a powerful weapon against terrorism. Promoting Stability in Iraq: PRDCs help create both economic and political stability. Setting Up Housekeeping in Transylvania: Not all deployments are hot & dry. Improving ... |
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| Pentagon 9/11 |
SEP 2007 |
320 pages |
| Authors:
Alfred Goldberg; Sarandis Papadopoulos; Diane Putney; Nancy Berlage; Rebecca Welch; OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE WASHINGTON DC HISTORICAL OFFICE
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| As no other event in U.S. history, not even Pearl Harbor, the deadly assaults on New York and Washington that took the lives of almost 3,000 people on 11 September 2001 shattered the nation's sense of security. The utter destruction of the Twin Towers in New York and the severe damage done to the Pentagon by Middle East terrorists signaled a changed world in the making, one that poses a ... |
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| Responsie van Verschillende Munitieartikelen bij Opwarming en Brand (Response of Munitions Items Due to Heating or a Fire) |
SEP 2007 |
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| Authors:
J. H. Scholtes; V. Verboom; TNO DEFENCE SECURITY AND SAFETY RIJSWIJK (NETHERLANDS)
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| Safety of munitions for personnel and ordnance in all kinds of situations is important. One of the major threats for munitions is heating of munitions (cook-off), direct (fire) as well as indirect heating (fire in adjacent room). In this study the time to cook-off for several munitions items has been investigated by means of simple 1-dimensional calculations. These calculations have been performed on in-service munitions items, from 35 mm up ... |
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| LCS-1 Freedom Reduced Manning Study |
AUG 2007 |
23 pages |
| Authors:
Ross Davidson; J. E. Wilson; Brian Berchtold; NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER WEAPONS DIV CHINA LAKE CA
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| This report describes the results of the first spiral of a study conducted by the NAVAIRWARCENWPNDlV Fire Science and Technology Office, to review the suitability of the Lockheed Martin Littoral Combat Ship design to obtain permission to operate helicopters with fewer personnel than required by the NAVAIR 00-80R-14 NATOPS U.S. Navy Aircraft Firefighting and Rescue Manual. The study, conducted from April through June 2006, included a survey of LCS ship ... |
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| Resource Utilisation and Situational Awareness in a Computer Simulated Decision Task: A Pilot Study |
08 MAY 2007 |
90 pages |
| Authors:
Nick Valentine; Alexander Wearing; Mary Omodei; LA TROBE UNIV VICTORIA (AUSTRALIA)
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| Achieving control of dynamic and complex situations is always challenging involving as it does the management of cognitive resources. It has been proposed that one of the leading causes of error in such dynamic environments is a generalised tendency to attempt to use more task resources than one?s cognitive capacity can sustain, termed the overutilisation of resources bias "Omodei, Wearing, McLennan & Hansen, 2001". The aim of the present study ... |
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| Air Force Research Laboratory Fire Research (Postprint) |
05 APR 2007 |
15 pages |
| Authors:
John R. Hawk; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC TYNDALL AFB FL
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| Representatives from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) requested that the AFRL Fire Research Group prepare a non-technical brief of current areas of research and development at AFRL/MLQD to be presented at NIST's Annual Fire Conference, 4-6 April 2007. The presentation outlines the major areas of research at the AFRL Fire Research Facility at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida in 2007. |
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| The Effects of Water Spray Cooling in Conjunction with Halogenated Extinguishants on Hydrogen Fluoride Generation and Decay |
MAR 2007 |
16 pages |
| Authors:
Ian Burch; DEFENSE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ORGANIZATION VICTORIA (AUSTRALIA) MARITIME PLATFORMS DIV
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| The halogenated extinguishants Halon 1301, HFC-227ea (FM200) and NAF-S-III used within Royal Australian Navy vessels for total flooding fire suppression applications have hydrogen fluoride (HF) toxicity concerns. HF is readily produced when these extinguishants are subjected to elevated temperatures and is highly toxic in small concentrations. In the open literature, water spray used in conjunction with halogenated extinguishants has been reported to reduce peak HF production during extinguishment as well ... |
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| FY2008 Appropriations for State and Local Homeland Security |
05 FEB 2007 |
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| Authors:
Shawn Reese; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| The Administration's FY2008 budget request could provide approximately $2.02 billion for state and local homeland security assistance programs $985 million less than Congress appropriated for these programs in FY2007 (P.L. 109-295). Major proposed changes include the following: (1) the Administration does not request funding for LETPP; instead it requests that $62.5 million of the $250 million requested for SHSGP and $200 million of the $800 million requested for UASI be ... |
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| Air Force Civil Engineer, Volume 15, Number 3, 2007 |
Jan-2007 |
41 pages |
| Authors:
AIR FORCE CIVIL ENGINEER SUPPORT AGENCY TYNDALL AFB FL
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| Air Force Civil Engineering is publishing quarterly as a funded newspaper by the Professional Communications staff at the Air Force Civil Engineer Support Agency, Tyndall AFB, FL. Articles in this volume include: Transforming Air Force Firefighting, AFCAP Begins a New Decade, new UTCs for CE Teams, Heritage to Horizons, Construction. Technology, CE World, and Education and Training. |
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| User Manual for Graphical User Interface Version 2.4 with Fire and Smoke Simulation Model (FSSIM) Version 1.2 |
18 DEC 2006 |
68 pages |
| Authors:
Tomasz A. Haupt; Greg Henley; Bhargavi Sura; Robert Kirkland; Jason Floyd; Joseph Scheffey; Patricia A. Tatem; Frederick W. Williams; MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIV STARKVILLE CENTER FOR ADVANCED VEHICULAR SYSTEMS ERC
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| The collaborative work of Hughes Associates, Inc., the Naval Research Laboratory, and a group at Mississippi State University resulted in development of a simulation system including a Graphical User Interface (GUI) for setting up Fire and Smoke Simulations and for visualization of results. The simulation environment provides a runtime for a third-party Fire and Smoke SIMulator (FSSIM). The user's manual provides documentation of the GUI and detailed discussion of features ... |
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| A New Approach for More Effective Fire Detection Method Using NOAA AVHRR Images |
25 JUL 2005 |
4 pages |
| Authors:
Kazi A. Kalpoma; Yoshiaki Haramoto; Jun-ich Kudoh; TOHOKU UNIV SENDAI (JAPAN)
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| Forest Fire has serious economic implications: destruction of habitats, forest damage, costs of fire fighting and so on. Nowadays it is a very important and sensitive issue in Russia and Southeast Asian region since a large scale fire occurs frequently. A huge amount of exhaustion of carbon dioxide by the forest fires is thought to be a cause of global warming. A wide range monitoring by remote sensing satellite is ... |
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| Responding to Composite Fires: First Responder Training Module |
01 MAY 2005 |
33 pages |
| Authors:
Jennifer Kiel; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC TYNDALL AFB FL
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| Evaluated composite materials and their coatings found on aircraft. Initial testing was accomplished using the ASTM/NFPA cone calorimeter. The cone calorimeter measures the time to ignition under standard heating conditions and the heat output after ignition of burning composite. The more flammable and most frequently occurring materials were further tested with medium scale apparatus developed by the FAA as a standard method for evaluating burn through. Results were analyzed for ... |
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| Submarine Hydraulic Fluid Explosion Mitigation and Fire Threats to Ordnance |
18 JAN 2005 |
29 pages |
| Authors:
John B. Hoover; Jean L. Bailey; Heather D. Willauer; Frederick W. Williams; NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON DC
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| Previous work has shown that leaks in submarine hydraulic systems can produce sprays and mists that are highly flammable and potentially explosive. To evaluate the feasibility of using currently available Fire extinguishing technologies for preventing or mitigating these explosions, large-scale tests were conducted in the SHADWELL/688 test area aboard ex-USS Shadwell. PKP AFFF, carbon dioxide, and water (applied with a Vari-Nozzle, a Navy applicator, and a water mist spray system) ... |
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| Trace Additives to Inhibit the Caking of Purple K for 3-D Firefighting |
SEP 2004 |
28 pages |
| Authors:
Shawn Hunter; Lixiong Li; Doug Dierdorf; Eric Proudfoot; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC PANAMA CITY FL
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| The use of crystal-habit modifying additives was evaluated to inhibit the caking of Purple K dry chemical fire suppression agent. Potassium bicarbonate (KHCO3), which is the active ingredient (>99%) of Purple K, was used as the baseline compound. Micron-sized KHCO3 powder containing additives were produced by a spray and drying technique. However, the quantity of sample produced was insufficient to conduct drop tests. A follow-up effort focused on producing salt ... |
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| A Computational Study of the Effect of Cross Wind on the Flow of Fire Fighting Agent |
JUN 2004 |
85 pages |
| Authors:
Alexandra Meyers; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| This research will be used to evaluate the feasibility of robotically, or remote-controlled firefighting nozzles aboard air-capable ships. A numerical model was constructed and analyzed, using the program CPD-ACS, of a fire hose stream being deflected by the influence of a crosswind, tailwind, or headwind. The model is intended to predict the reach of the fire hose stream, indicate the distribution pattern, and estimate the volume of fire fighting agent ... |
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| Verification and Validation Final Report for Fire and Smoke Spread Modeling and Simulation Support of T-AKE Test and Evaluation |
30 JAN 2004 |
182 pages |
| Authors:
Patricia A. Tatem; Edward K. Budnick; Sean P. Hunt; Javier Trelles; Joseph L. Scheffey; NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON DC
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| The current approach for the characterization of secondary damage associated with a weapon hit has evolved over several Total Ship Survivability (TSS) and Battle Damage Repair Assessment (BDRA) evaluations. The genesis of the current methodology was rudimentary fire spread times, developed by the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) and Hughes Associates, Inc., based on USS Stark incident data and testing. This information was implemented in a TSS model developed by the ... |
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| Water Mist Machinery Space Fire Doctrine |
16 JAN 2004 |
14 pages |
| Authors:
John P. Farley; Frederick W. Williams; NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON DC
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| While the Halon 1301 fire suppression systems installed in machinery spaces are very effective, environmental regulations have essentially prohibited the use of these systems for future ships. A high-pressure water mist system was developed as an environmentally friendly alternative for conventional Halon 1301 systems. Outlined in NSTM Chapter 555, Section 10 are procedures for dealing with an out-of-control class B fire in a machinery space protected with Halon 1301. Some ... |
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| Automated Control of Shipboard Ventilation Systems: Phase 2 Part B Test Results (CD-ROM) |
31 DEC 2003 |
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| Authors:
Bradley J. Havlovick; John T. Yadon; Frederick W. Williams; NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON DC
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| ELECTRONIC FILE CHARACTERISTICS: 1 file; MS Word (.DOC). PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: 1 computer laser optical disc (CD-ROM); 4 3/4 in.; 2.66 MB and hardcopy report. SYSTEMS DETAIL NOTE: ABSTRACT: On board the ex-Shadwell exists the LPD 17 Smoke Ejection System (SES). This system serves the 01 Level down to the 3rd Deck between Frames S and 36. This system consists of seventeen Smoke Control Dampers and fourteen Smoke Purge Dampers. Most ... |
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| Evaluating a Heptafluoropropane System With a Water Spray Cooling System for Compartments With Low Flash Point Liquids. Halon Replacement Agent Testing Compartment 1 |
30 SEP 2003 |
34 pages |
| Authors:
Ronald S. Sheinson; Alexander Maranghides; Robert A. Anleitner; Philip M. Gunning; Brooke D. Borman; NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON DC
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| As part of Halon 1301 replacement research, the Navy Technology Center for Safety and Survivability at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has been investigating the use of HFP (heptafluoropropane, HFC-227ea, C(3)F(7)H) as a substitute in US Navy ship compartments. HFP has been shown to readily extinguish fires in a small-sized flammable liquid storage room. In the presence of fire HFP degrades into the extremely hazardous acid gas hydrogen fluoride (HF) ... |
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| Chemical and Biological Protection and Detection in Fabrics for Protective Clothing (Materials Research Society Bulletin, August 2003) |
15 AUG 2003 |
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| Authors:
Heidi L. Schreuder-Gibson; Quoc Truong; John E. Walker; Jeffrey R. Owens; Joseph D. Wander; Wayne E. Jones Jr; AIR FORCE RESEARCH LAB TYNDALL AFB FL
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| Military, firefighter, law enforcement, and medical personnel require high-level protection when dealing with chemical and biological threats in many environments ranging from combat to urban, agricultural, and industrial. Current protective clothing is based on full barrier protection, such as hazardous materials (HAZMAT) suits, or permeable adsorptive protective overgarments, such as those used by the U.S. military. New protective garment systems are envisioned that contain novel features, such as the capability ... |
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| Risk Assessment of Using Firefighter Protective Ensemble with Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for Rescue Operations During a Terrorist Chemical Agent Incident |
AUG 2003 |
37 pages |
| Authors:
EDGEWOOD CHEMICAL BIOLOGICAL CENTER ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
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| This report provides the Incident Commander with an understanding of the protection afforded by standard firefighter protective ensembles (FFPE) and the associated risks involved if the ensemble is worn while performing rescue operations at the scene of a terrorist incident involving the use of military chemical warfare agents. FFPE, as discussed in this report, consists of standard turnout gear and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). |
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| DC-ARM Final Demonstration Report |
23 JUN 2003 |
261 pages |
| Authors:
Frederick W. Williams; John P. Farley; Patricia A. Tatem; Arthur Durkin; Xuan Nguy; Ariam C. Luers; Daniel T. Gottuk; Hung V. Pham; Joseph L. Scheffey; Jennifer T. Wong; NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON DC
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| The report documents the findings of a real-scale experimental study designed to determine the technologies and damage control (DC) doctrine that should be followed to enable major DC manning reductions on future surface combatants. The experiments consisted of a series of real-scale fire tests and technology demonstrations onboard the Navy's full-scale control RDT&E facility, ex-USS Shadwell (LSD-15). The damage scenarios consisted of peacetime tests that represented small, but growing fire ... |
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| Composite Materials in Aircraft Mishaps Involving Fire: A Literature Review |
JUN 2003 |
107 pages |
| Authors:
Mark T. Wright; Ariam C. Luers; Robert L. Darwin; Joseph L. Scheffey; Howard L. Bowman; NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER WEAPONS DIV CHINA LAKE CA
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| When Navy aircraft are involved in crash incidents, firefighters must be aware of hazards presented by airframe composite-material construction. Composite matrices may be combustible, contributing to the aircraft fuel load and burning hazard. Additionally, fibers released from burning composites may present a respiration hazard to firefighters. Current Navy and military doctrine recognize these hazards; cautionary guidance is provided for composite materials reinforced with carbon/graphite fibers and boron/tungsten fibers. The Naval ... |
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| Amphibious Assault Ship Hangar Bay Smoke-Removal Tests Conducted Onboard the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) |
JUN 2003 |
33 pages |
| Authors:
Michelle J. Peatross; Arthur J. Parker; Robert L. Darwin; Howard L. Bowman; Glenn E. Risley; NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER WEAPONS DIV CHINA LAKE CA
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| The objective of this test program was to conduct preliminary scoping tests onboard the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) for the purpose of providing guidance on changes to the ventilation procedures described in the current doctrine. During these tests, smoke generators were used to evaluate the removal-performance from the hangar bay with various door configurations and ventilation conditions. The visibility in the hangar bay was used as the measure of performance. ... |
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| Requirements for an Aircraft Carrier Flight Deck Fire Fighting Test Facility |
20 FEB 2003 |
24 pages |
| Authors:
Robert L. Darwin; Joseph L. Scheffey; Howard L. Bowman; Frederick W. Williams; NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON DC
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| This report outlines the requirements for a flight deck fire fighting facility. This includes mock aircraft, flush deck nozzles, AFFF delivery system, and wind machines. Environmental issues are detailed. |
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| PAH Biodegradation, Turnover, and Ambient Concentration in Surface Sediments of Coaster's Harbor and Narragansett Bay |
21 JAN 2003 |
12 pages |
| Authors:
Michael T. Montgomery; Thomas J. Boyd; Chris L. Osburn; David C. Smith; NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON DC
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| PAH concentrations in the Coaster's Harbor site were generally low when compared with surface sediment data from other estuaries. The highest PAH concentration in the NRL survey was found at station 2, which was in a ship anchorage, whereas the station closest to the firefighting training area (11) had among the lowest concentrations found. Low naphthalene concentrations in all samples suggest that the PAH source is not likely to be ... |
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| Development of a Minimum Performance Standard for Hand-Held Fire Extinguishers as a Replacement for Halon 1211 on Civilian Transport Category Aircraft |
AUG 2002 |
43 pages |
| Authors:
Harry Webster; WILLIAM J HUGHES TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| One or more Halon 1211 hand-held fire extinguishers are specified in Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 25.851 as a requirement on transport category aircraft with 31 or more seats. Halon 1211 has been linked to the destruction of the ozone layer and production of new Halon 1211 has been halted per the Montreal Protocol in 1993. The phase out of Halon 1211, as the hand-held firefighting agent of choice, for ... |
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| F100 Engine Nacelle Fire Fighting Test Mockup Drawings |
JUL 2002 |
29 pages |
| Authors:
AIR FORCE RESEARCH LAB TYNDALL AFB FL MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING DIRECTORATE
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| This report contains drawings and a bill of materials for the construction of an F100 Engine Nacelle Test Fixture and a test pad. The test fixture is designed to produce three-dimensional, or running fuel, fires to simulate an aircraft engine fire. It is utilized for evaluating the effect of fire fighting agents when attacking a fire from the engine intake, tailpipe or access panels. The test pad is designed to ... |
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| Evaluation of the TRIMAX 280 System |
11 JUN 2002 |
33 pages |
| Authors:
Jennifer L. Kalberer; Jennifer C. Spanich; AIR FORCE RESEARCH LAB TYNDALL AFB FL MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING DIRECTORATE
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| Evaluations of the TRIMAX 280 were conducted to determine its suitability for use by Marine Corps personnel in support of forward deployed units; specifically, MOS 7051, Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Specialists with the primary mission of rescue and fire suppression during aviation related incidents. This test series evaluated the TRIMAX 280 for fire fighting operational adequacy and overall system performance using fixed orifice and variable stream nozzles with compressed air ... |
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| FY 2001 DC-ARM Final Demonstration Report (CD-ROM) |
31 MAY 2002 |
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| Authors:
Ariam C. Luiers; Daniel T. Gottuk; Hung V. Pham; Joseph L. Scheffey; Jennifer T. Wong; NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON DC
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| ELECTRONIC FILE CHARACTERISTICS: 15 text files; Adobe Acrobat (.PDF). PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: 1 computer laser optical disc (CD-ROM); 4 3/4 in.; 5.24 MB. SYSTEMS DETAIL NOTE: IBM-clone PC-compatible; requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. ABSTRACT: This report documents the findings of a real-scale experimental study designed to determine the technologies and damage control (DC) doctrine that should be followed to enable major DC manning reductions on future surface combatants. The experiments consisted of ... |
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| Fire Fighter Garment with Non Textile Insulation |
APR 2002 |
3 pages |
| Authors:
Wolfgang Nocker; Johann Seibert; GORE (W L) GMBH PUTZBRUNN (GERMANY)
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| A waterproof barrier combined with heat stable stable 'spacers' creates the thermal insulating air buffer. Fire fighting suits with the new insulation system fullfill thermal protection according EN 366 and EN 367 and are successful in thermo-man test of DuPont. A controlled wear trial in a climatic chamber showed a higher physiological performance of the new system compared to traditional ones (GORE-TEX(registered) and leather with non woven insulation). |
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| Acquisition of the Naval Fires Control System |
08 JAN 2002 |
58 pages |
| Authors:
INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| The primary audit objective was to evaluate the overall management of the NFCS. Because the program was in the engineering and manufacturing development phase, we determined whether management was cost-effectively readying the program for the production phase of the acquisition process. We also evaluated the management control program as it related to the audit objective. |
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| At War with Terrorism: Civil Engineer Support to Operations NOBLE EAGLE and ENDURING FREEDOM |
2002 |
6 pages |
| Authors:
Gregory A. Cummings; R. J. Martin; USAF CIVIL ENGINEER DIV WASHINGTON DC
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| The mission of Operation NOBLE EAGLE is to protect America over here. Homeland defense and civil support services are being provided by DoD's Total Force, including 50,000 members of the military reserves who have now been called to active duty. The mission of 0peration ENDURING FREEDOM is to fight terrorism at its source and the U.S. Air Force and its civil engineers have risen to the challenge. The Air Force ... |
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| Evaluation of the Compressed Air Foam System-Mobile (CAFS-M) |
05 OCT 2001 |
46 pages |
| Authors:
Jennifer L. Kalberer; AIR FORCE RESEARCH LAB TYNDALL AFB FL MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING DIRECTORATE
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| The Marine Corps has approved the replacement of the Twin Agent Unit (TAU) with the Compressed Air Foam System-Mobile (CAFS-M) to provide initial response fire protection capabilities. Modifications were performed on the CAFS- M due to issues on the adequacy of the system to meet mission requirements. This test series validated the modifications, reconfirmed the CAFS-M capabilities and determined the radiant heat effects on firefighters while using the system. A ... |
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| Heat and Smoke Management Guidelines and Fire Fighting Doctrine for the LPD-17 Well Deck and Vehicle Stowage Areas |
15 JUN 2001 |
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| Authors:
F. W. Williams; P. A. Tatem; D. A. White; B. T. Rhodes; J. P. Farley; NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON DC
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| The Total Ship Survivability and Battle Damage Repair Assessment (TSS/BDRA) performed on the LPD-17 contract design illustrated the need for fire fighting doctrine and heat and smoke management guidelines for the Well Deck (WD) and Vehicle Stowage Areas (VSAs) of the LPD-17. The TSS/BDRA highlighted several potential problems in the WD and VSAs given a weapon hit scenario. Hit related damage included the release of substantial quantities of Class B ... |
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| Body Temperature and Firefighter Ensemble Temperatures During Exercise and Exposure to Moderate Warm, and Hot Air Temperatures |
May-2001 |
22 pages |
| Authors:
James A Hodgdon; R D Hagan; Gretchen K Vurbeff; Jay H Heaney; NAVAL HEALTH RESEARCH CENTER SAN DIEGO CA
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| The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationships among FFE temperatures and body temperatures during exercise in moderate, warm and hot air temperatures. Male subjects (n=10) attempted three trials of 20-min rest, 20-min exercise, 20-min recovery, 20-min exercise and 20-min recovery. Subjects wore complete FFE and respired using a positive-pressure breathing apparatus. Exercise treadmill walking (1.1 msEXP -1/0% grade), occurred in 50% relative humidity (RH) and dry-bulb (Tsub ... |
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