| An Overview of Global Observing Systems Relevant to GODAE |
29-Oct-2009 |
13 pages |
| Authors:
E Lindstrom; G Le Jacobs; B Gohil; J L Fellous; J Benveniste; Stan Wilson; G Goni; G Ball; M Johnson; D Harrison; Candyce Clark; P Traon; NAVAL RESEARCH LAB STENNIS SPACE CENTER MS OCEANOGRAPHY DIV
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 | A global ocean observing system for the physical climate system, comprising both in situ and satellite components, was conceived largely at the Ocean Observations conference in St. Raphael. France, in October 1999. It was recognized that adequate information was not available on the state of the world ocean or its regional variations to address a range of important societal needs. Subsequent work by the marine carbon community and others in ... |
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| Renovate and Expand Chamchamal Correctional Facility, Chamchamal, Iraq: Sustainment Assessment |
22-Oct-2009 |
42 pages |
| Authors:
Angelina Johnston; Kevin O'Connor; Yogin Rawal; OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL ARLINGTON VA SPECIAL INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR IRAQ RECONSTRUCTION
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| On 20 June 2009, SIGIR conducted an on-site assessment of the Chamchamal Correctional Facility renovation project in Chamchamal, Iraq. The project was funded by the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). The objective of the $29 million project was to convert the existing fort at Chamchamal into a modern correctional facility with 2,000 medium-security, dormitory-style adult male prison beds and 1,000 high-security cell-style adult prison beds. SIGIR ... |
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| Automated Routing of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) |
Sep-2009 |
46 pages |
| Authors:
Terry Jameson; Edward M Measure; David Knapp; Andrew Butler; ARMY RESEARCH LAB WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE NM INFORMATION AND ELECTRONIC PROTECTION DIV
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| Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) have become a key component of US military power and are likely to have an increasing role in reconnaissance, surveillance, communication and combat. UAS operations are affected by weather and other environmental effects, but usually have less capability to see, react to, and endure adverse environments than manned aircraft. Weather effects thus become a crucial part of both operational planning and execution of UAS missions. The ... |
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| DIDO Optimization of a Lunar Landing Trajectory with Respect to Autonomous Landing Hazard Avoidance Technology |
Sep-2009 |
119 pages |
| Authors:
Michael R Francis; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| In this study, the current and expected state of lunar landing technology is assessed. Contrasts are drawn between the technologies used during the Apollo era versus that which will be used in the next decade in an attempt to return to the lunar surface. In particular, one new technology, Autonomous Landing Hazard Avoidance Technology (ALHAT) and one new method, DIDO optimization, are identified and examined. An approach to creating a ... |
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| Tell Me What I Need to Know: What Mayors and Governors Want From Their Fusion Center |
Sep-2009 |
112 pages |
| Authors:
Yi-Ru Chen; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA DEPT OF NATIONAL SECURITY AFFAIRS
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| Mayors and governors who represent high threat, high population density urban areas need strategic, decision-making advantages and, as such, should be significant users of fusion centers. These chief executives desire to understand the operating environment for their jurisdictions where daily risks and threats emerge from the complexities of an integrated world. Paradoxically, as will be outlined through this thesis, there is a lack of robust engagement between fusion centers and ... |
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| Aquatic Toxicity of 3-Nitro-1,2,4-Triazol-5-One |
Sep-2009 |
29 pages |
| Authors:
Mark V Haley; Ronald T Checkai; Roman G Kuperman; EDGEWOOD CHEMICAL BIOLOGICAL CENTER ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY DIR
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| 3-Nitro-l,2,4-triazol-5-onc (NTO) is an explosive developed at the Los Alamos National Laboratory in 1984. The thermal decomposition characteristics of NTO, including calculated detonation velocity and pressure, are similar to those of hexahydro-1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazine (RDX); however, NTO is less sensitive and more stable. Little or no open literature is available about the environmental toxicity of NTO and understanding of potential ecological impacts of its accidental release into aquatic ecosystems is necessary prior ... |
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| Mechanism of RDX-Induced Seizures in Rats |
Sep-2009 |
26 pages |
| Authors:
Desmond I Bannon; Larry R Williams; ARMY CENTER FOR HEALTH PROMOTION AND PREVENTIVE MEDICINE APG MD HEALTH EFFECTS RESEARCH PROGRAM
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| RDX is found in soil and ground water in and surrounding training ranges, creating potential hazards to human health. Oral RDX over-exposure causes seizure in rats and humans, the mechanism of which is unknown. In this study rats were dosed orally at 75 mgkg RDX to induce seizure. The brain concentration of RDX was determined in samples taken from rats euthanized at the time of seizure onset: brain acetylchohnesterase was ... |
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| Information Technology Sector Baseline Risk Assessment |
Aug-2009 |
115 pages |
| Authors:
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY WASHINGTON DC
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| The Information Technology (IT) Sector provides both products and services that support the efficient operation of today's global information-based society. These products and services are integral to the operations and services provided by other critical infrastructure and key resource (CIKR) sectors. Threats to the IT Sector are complex and varied. In addition to the risks presented by natural hazards? such as catastrophic weather or seismic events?the IT Sector also faces ... |
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| Software Safety for Model-Driven Development |
Jun-2009 |
7 pages |
| Authors:
Timothy J Trapp; Hanline; Donald S II; Kuettner; Howard D Jr; William A Christian; ARMY AVIATION AND MISSILE COMMAND REDSTONE ARSENAL AL
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| With software applications becoming increasingly complex and the demand for rapid deployment (including rapid prototyping) of software applications increasing, automated tools and updated methods for software development have become necessary. It follows that these new software development processes require new approaches for software safety. One company's 15-element Software Safety Process has now been adapted to a model-driven, spiral software development effort. This process provides an open working relationship to incrementally ... |
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| Using WYSIWYG GUI Tools with UML |
Jun-2009 |
6 pages |
| Authors:
Ilya Lipkin; Martin Guldahl; 309TH SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE GROUP HILL AFB UT
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| This article will discuss the merging of Unified Modeling Language (UML) with what you see is what you get (WYSIWYG) graphical user interface (GUI) tools. The topics presented -- and discussion of an example with benefits and hazards -- will show that the merged solution can increase productivity and provide an improved rapid prototyping platform. |
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| Hospital Viability during a Pandemic Influenza Outbreak |
Jun-2009 |
127 pages |
| Authors:
Jeffrey K Blackwell; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
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| In the past 8 years since September 11, many improvements have been made to the National response capabilities; however, the all hazards approach is still inadequate to respond to a moderate pandemic outbreak. Shortcomings of our fragile healthcare framework combined with the prolonged duration of a pandemic make it difficult to prepare for such a catastrophic disaster. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the factors ensuring hospital ... |
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| The Use of Commercial Non-Hazardous Air Pollutant Monomers to Optimize the Properties of Fatty Acid-Based Resins |
May-2009 |
34 pages |
| Authors:
James M Sands; La; John J Scala; Priya Kamath; Anita Sahu; Giuseppe R Palmese; ARMY RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
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| Vinyl ester (VE) resins are used to make polymer matrix composites in military and commercial applications because of their good properties, low weight, and low cost. These resins typically contain high concentrations of reactive diluents, such as styrene, to allow these resins to be molded using resin transfer molding and other inexpensive liquid molding techniques. Because styrene is a hazardous air pollutant (HAP) and a volatile organic compound (VOC), the ... |
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| Department of Transportation Inhalation Test of Neutralized GB Hydrolysate in Sprague-Dawley Rats |
May-2009 |
21 pages |
| Authors:
William T Jr; Muse; Charles L Crouse; Ronald A Evans; EDGEWOOD CHEMICAL BIOLOGICAL CENTER ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY DIR
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| The Assembled Chemical Weapons Alternatives (ACWA) Program has been tasked to demonstrate alternative technologies that will safely dispose of assembled chemicals munitions through means other than incineration. The ACWA program is currently investigating GB hydrolysate, a product solution resulting from chemically neutralizing GB with aqueous sodium hydroxide (pH 12.8) as an acceptably treated waste that can be transported offsite for secondary treatment. An acute inhalation toxicity test was conducted on ... |
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| Enhanced Tools and Techniques to Support Debris Management in Disaster Response Missions (Flood and Coastal Storm Damage Reduction Research and Development Program) |
May-2009 |
56 pages |
| Authors:
Mike Channell; Mark R Graves; Victor F Medina; Agnes B Morrow; Dennis Brandon; Catherine C Nestler; ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER VICKSBURG MS ENVIRONMENTAL LAB
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| Debris management is a critical function of disaster response activities. Debris can represent a serious health hazard in its own right, can hamper emergency response, and, by clogging streams and waterways, promote flooding. During an actual disaster, time is a limiting factor for the formulation and testing of improved debris management approaches. The time to improve management and technical approaches is before disasters strike. This report proposes that research can ... |
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| Improving the Chemical Biological Defense Program |
13-Mar-2009 |
38 pages |
| Authors:
Michael D Bolluyt; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| The Department of Defense Chemical Biological Defense Program (CBDP) is a key component of a comprehensive national strategy to counter the threat of chemical and biological weapons as outlined in the 2002 National Strategy to Combat Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD). This national strategy is based on three principal pillars: 1) Counterproliferation to Combat Weapons of Mass Destruction Use, 2) Strengthen Nonproliferation to Combat Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation, and ... |
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| Safety and Health Evaluation - Command, Control Communication, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Electronic Warfare Equipment |
10-Mar-2009 |
19 pages |
| Authors:
ARMY ELECTRONIC PROVING GROUND FORT HUACHUCA AZ
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| The purpose of this Test Operations Procedure (TOP) is to provide general guidance for identifying and evaluating potential hazards associated with operating and testing of Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Electronic Warfare systems. |
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| Improving Military Response to Catastrophic Events Within the United States |
03-Mar-2009 |
34 pages |
| Authors:
Andy Hall; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| Today's complex, emerging threats and hazards demand a unified and coordinated national approach to domestic incident management. While there have been considerable enhancements in preparedness, there is room for significant improvement in interagency planning, collaboration, coordination, and ultimately execution. The following three recommendations are steps towards a more effective military response. First, by pre-determining the command and control structure for each of the fifteen planning scenarios for each FEMA region ... |
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| Treatment of PTSD-Related Anger in Troops Returning From Hazardous Deployments |
01-Mar-2009 |
6 pages |
| Authors:
M T Shea; BROWN UNIV PROVIDENCE RI
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| The long-term goal of the research is to provide an effective intervention for the prevention of secondary and escalating effects of poor anger control associated with trauma-related anger problems. The specific objectives are to 1) adapt an existing evidence-based cognitive-behavioral intervention (CBI) for the treatment of anger to specific needs of military personnel returning from hazardous deployments, and 2) conduct a randomized pilot study providing preliminary data on the efficacy ... |
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| Estimation of Weapon Yield From Inversion of Dose Rate Contours |
Mar-2009 |
138 pages |
| Authors:
Buckley E O'Day; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
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| This research studies the uncertainty in yield estimation from inversion of dose rate contours. The Hazard Prediction and Assessment Capability (HPAC) and a simple FORTRAN95 based Fallout Deposition Code (FDC) are used to recreate dose rate contours from historic nuclear tests. Fallout footprints from six atomic tests are recreated using balloon wind soundings and high resolution mesoscale weather reanalysis data. Dose rate contour plots are created for different yields for ... |
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| Controlling Hazardous Noise and Dust within the Industrial Workforce using a Simple Barrier |
Mar-2009 |
118 pages |
| Authors:
Daniel D Sweeney; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
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| The United States Air Force (USAF) has experienced a dramatic increase in hearing loss claims since 2001. Additionally, many operations within the USAF expose personnel to hazardous dust levels. Likewise, the US mining industry has difficulties controlling hazardous noise and dust exposures in underground mining. Specifically, studies have shown that coal mine longwall shearer operators are routinely exposed to noise levels at 151 percent of the allowable dose and approximately ... |
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| A Feasibility Study of A Persistent Monitoring System For The Flight Deck of U.S. Navy Aircraft Carriers |
Mar-2009 |
205 pages |
| Authors:
Jeffrey S Johnston; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
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| This research analyzes the use of modern Real Time Locating Systems (RTLS), such as the Global Positioning System (GPS), to improve the safety of aircraft, equipment, and personnel onboard a United States Navy (USN) aircraft carrier. The results of a detailed analysis of USN safety records since 1980 show that mishaps which could potentially be prevented by a persistent monitoring system result in the death of a sailor nearly every ... |
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| Development of the 2007 Chemical Decontaminant Source Document |
Mar-2009 |
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| Authors:
Teri Lalain; Brent Mantooth; Zach Zander; Pamela Humphreys; Tom Lynn; SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORP GUNPOWDER MD
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 | The chemical decontaminant performance evaluation testing source document is the product of project BA06DEC414 for improved test methodology. The primary objective is to improve the rigor of existing test methods for the generation of defensible and comparable decontamination efficacy data for the quantitative determination of post-decontamination contact and vapor hazards and residual agent. Execution of these improved methods will yield higher fidelity data presented in appropriate context. The data generated ... |
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| Federal Emergency Management Agency: An Organization Prepared |
12-Dec-2008 |
116 pages |
| Authors:
Michael K Goodwin; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
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| The citizens of the United States face disaster every year. Whether manmade, natural, large or small the individual states provide a first line of defense and response with their resources and by agreement, through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), the resources of neighboring states. When the incident is too large or the state's resources compromised to the point where the state cannot adequately respond to the event, the Federal ... |
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| Extending Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) with Real and Virtual Animated Content for Maintenance Task Training |
Dec-2008 |
41 pages |
| Authors:
Patrick J Vincent; Norman I Badler; Ben Sunshine-Hill; PENNSYLVANIA UNIV PHILADELPHIA CENTER FOR HUMAN MODELING AND SIMULATION
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| This report documents the research associated with the design and development of a prototype virtual training system referred to as the Course Resource with Active Materials (CRAM) which is intended to help augment the training of aircraft maintenance procedures. The system is intended to help Air Force personnel receiving initial skills training in aircraft maintenance career fields gain deeper insight and knowledge of system, procedural, and safety/hazard information associated with ... |
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| A Process-Oriented Nuts and Bolts Tutorial for Implementing Manpower and Personnel Integration (MANPRINT) Evaluations |
Nov-2008 |
256 pages |
| Authors:
Otto H Heuckeroth; ARMY RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD HUMAN RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING DIRECTORATE
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| Manpower and Personnel Integration (MANPRINT) type concerns for military and non-military systems under development have been of interest as long as man has been developing systems. In the mid 1980s, as the MANPRINT program was being formally developed, personnel who would implement this initiative received a 3-week training course on the more management-oriented aspects for MANPRINT. Following this training, those selected to conduct MANPRINT evaluations during operational testing had to ... |
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| Synthetic Seismogram Study of the Eastern Central Andes |
30-Sep-2008 |
9 pages |
| Authors:
Estela Minaya; Evanz Lazaro; Percy Aliaga; Magaly Gonzalez; Wilfredo Cano; OBSERVATORIO SAN CALIXTO LA PAZ (BOLIVIA)
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| Along the South American coast, there have been several earthquakes of great magnitude--between 7.5 and 9.5 Mw, with ruptures 50 km to 950 km long, producing maximum intensities between VII and X (MM)-particularly in two seismic gaps located in southern Peru and northern Chile. In these places, two large earthquakes occurred in the 19th century, in 1868 and in 1877, establishing the possibility of the seismic gap hypothesis: earthquake hazard ... |
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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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| General Procedure for Protective Cooling and Equipment Evaluations Relative to Heat and Cold Stress |
01-Sep-2008 |
27 pages |
| Authors:
Catherine O'Brien; Bruce S Cadarette; Thomas L Endrusick; Laurie A Blanchard; Xiaoxiang Xu; Larry G Berglund; Michael N Sawka; Reed W Hoyt; ARMY RESEARCH INST OF ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE NATICK MA THERMAL AND MOUNTAIN MEDICINE DIVISION
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| As part of the U.S. Army materiel development and acquisition process, clothing and individual equipment (CIE) must undergo a Health Hazard Assessment (HHA) conducted by the U. S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine. Scientists at the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM) are world experts in thermal physiology, biophysics, and biomedical modeling and are uniquely capable of providing technical measurements and subject matter expertise for ... |
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| Navigation and Hazard Avoidance for High-Speed Unmanned Ground Vehicles in Rough Terrain |
07-Jul-2008 |
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| Authors:
Karl Iagnemma; MASSACHUSETTS INST OF TECH CAMBRIDGE
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| Many applications require unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) to travel at high speeds on sloped, natural terrain. Control of UGVs in these scenarios is difficult due to the inherent complexity in modeling terrain effect on vehicle motion. This research has studied methods for control of high speed UGVs through the use of simplified models of UGV dynamics and terrain interaction Simulation and experimental results gathered during this work has demonstrated the ... |
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| Test Operations Procedure (TOP) 2-2-540 Testing of Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) Systems |
30 JUN 2008 |
39 pages |
| Authors:
ABERDEEN TEST CENTER MD
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| This TOP describes a systematic approach to safety and performance testing of Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs). The objective is to ensure that the design of each UGV includes positive measures to enhance system safety, and that hazards which could reduce system safety are eliminated or controlled to an acceptable level of risk. |
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| Earthquakes: Risk, Monitoring, Notification, and Research |
19-Jun-2008 |
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| Authors:
Peter Folger; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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| Close to 75 million people in 39 states face some risk from earthquakes. Seismic hazards are greatest in the western United States, particularly California, Alaska, Washington, Oregon, and Hawaii. The Rocky Mountain region, a portion of the central United States known as the New Madrid Seismic Zone, and portions of the eastern seaboard, particularly South Carolina, also have a relatively high earthquake hazard. Compared to the loss of life in ... |
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| Emission Measurements of Ultracell XX25 Reformed Methanol Fuel Cell System |
JUN 2008 |
24 pages |
| Authors:
Charles Rong; Dat Tran; Elizabeth Ferry; Deryn Chu; ARMY RESEARCH LAB ADELPHI MD SENSORS AND ELECTRON DEVICES DIRECTORATE
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| Four Ultracell XX25 Rev B. Reforming Methanol Fuel Cell systems have been tested for exhaust emissions at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) under different operating conditions. These tests were conducted at a government facility to verify data previous reported and measured at Ultracell facilities. Two identical Agilent micro-GC systems were used to carry out the test. Personnel from Ultracell Corporation and Agilent Technologies, and Government Personnel from CERDEC and ... |
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| Infrared Radiation Transmittance and Pilot Vision Through Civilian Aircraft Windscreens |
JUN 2008 |
18 pages |
| Authors:
Van B. Nakagawara; Ronald W. Montgomery; Wesley J. Marshall; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION OKLAHOMA CITY OK CIVIL AEROSPACE MEDICAL INST
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| In support of a Department of Homeland Security project, the Federal Aviation Administration's Civil Aerospace Medical Institute measured the optical transmittance properties of aircraft windscreens. This paper focuses on windscreen transmittance in the infrared (IR) spectral region (780 - 4000 nm) of the electromagnetic spectrum. Transmission measurements were performed on eight aircraft windscreens. Three windscreens were from large commercial jets (MD 88, Airbus A320, and Boeing 727/737); two from commercial, ... |
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| The CREATIVE Decontamination Performance Evaluation Model |
Jun-2008 |
37 pages |
| Authors:
Erin E Shelly; EDGEWOOD CHEMICAL BIOLOGICAL CENTER ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
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| The project objective is to develop a semi-empirical, deterministic model to characterize and predict laboratory-scale decontaminant efficacy and hazards for a range of: chemical agents (current focus on HD); operational surfaces common to ground vehicle, aircraft, equipment construction (e.g., aluminum, glass, CARC, silicone); realistic threat challenges (0.5-10 g/sq m); environmental conditions (10-40 deg C); and decontamination process parameters (Decon, residence time). The model will enable faster characterization of decontaminant performance ... |
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| Lead Free Frangible Ammunition Exposure at United States Air Force Small Arms Firing Ranges, 2005 - 2007 |
01-May-2008 |
56 pages |
| Authors:
AIR FORCE INST FOR OPERATIONAL HEALTH BROOKS CITY-BASE TX RISK ANALYSIS DIRECTORATE
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| This report serves to summarize various projects the Air Force Institute for Operational Health (AFIOH) has performed related to health concerns expressed by Security Forces Combat Arms (CATM) instructors regarding exposure to contaminants generated during the discharge of lead free frangible ammunition. The projects took place from 2005 through 2007 and while work is ongoing in this area, the results contribute to our understanding of the exposures enough that reasonable, ... |
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| 2008 CBRN Defense Modernization Plan |
01-May-2008 |
16 pages |
| Authors:
JOINT REQUIREMENTS OFFICE FOR CHEMICAL BIOLOGICAL RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR DEFENSE/JOINT STAFF (J8) ARLINGTON VA
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| This document summarizes the key elements of the 2008 Modernization Plan for CBRN Defense. The 2008 Modernization Plan for CBRN Defense is classified SECRET. Therefore, the Joint Requirements Office for CBRN Defense (JRO-CBRND) has produced this executive summary for use by the entire CBRN defense community. The plan serves as the basis for modernizing Department of Defense CBRN defensive capabilities, and supports all aspects of joint, multi-Service, and individual Service ... |
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| White Sands Missile Range 2007 Urban Study: Data Processing - Volume DP-3 (Airflow Qualitative Assessment) |
MAY 2008 |
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| Authors:
Gail Vaucher; Manuel Bustillos; ARMY RESEARCH LAB WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE NM COMPUTATIONAL AND INFORMATION SCIENCE DIRECTORATE
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| Urban toxic chemical releases pose a threat to the military and civilians. The White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) Urban Studies address two critical elements in diagnosing airborne hazard releases, namely, airflow (chemical distribution) and stability (chemical concentration). This document provides a qualitative assessment of seven airflow features targeted by the WSMR 2007 Urban Study (W07US). The W07US stability assessment is published separately. The features identified for verification and characterization include ... |
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| Accelerated Aging Study of PBXN-109 Formulated With Insensitive RDX |
01-Mar-2008 |
22 pages |
| Authors:
K A Clark; B P Thomas; Ken Tomasello; NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER INDIAN HEAD DIV MD
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| The objective of this accelerated aging study was to begin addressing the concept of insensitive munitions (IM) persistence through aging. |
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| Treatment of PTSD-Related Anger in Troops Returning From Hazardous Deployments |
01-Mar-2008 |
6 pages |
| Authors:
M T Shea; BROWN UNIV PROVIDENCE RI
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| Objective: The long-term goal of the research is to provide an effective intervention for the prevention of secondary and escalating effects of poor anger control associated with trauma-related anger problems. The specific objectives are to adapt an existing evidenced-based cognitive-behavioral intervention (CBI) for the treatment of anger to specific needs of military personnel returning from hazardous deployments, and to conduct a pilot study providing preliminary data on the adapted intervention. ... |
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| Optimization of Therapeutic Strategies for Organophosphate Poisoning |
MAR 2008 |
88 pages |
| Authors:
Gregory G. Seaman; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
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| The National Preparedness Vision requires the U.S. be prepared to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from all hazards associated with a chemical attack. Results of this study demonstrate that we cannot protect service members and first responders as required following a nerve agent attack. The research presented herein aimed to construct a physiologically based pharmacokinetic model to determine optimal therapeutic strategies for organophosphate (nerve agent) poisoning. The constructed ... |
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| In Vitro Toxicity of Aluminum Nanoparticles in Human Keratinocytes |
MAR 2008 |
90 pages |
| Authors:
Stephanie McCormack-Brown; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
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| Nanotechnology promises to be the defining technology of the 21st century. At an annual investment of $1B, it provides significant contributions to manufacturing, medicine, energy conservation, and the environment. Nanoparticles are structures with at least one dimension in the 1 to 100 nanometer (nm) range. DoD and US Air Force interest in aluminum nanoparticles (AL NPs) stems from its ability to enhance combustion jet fuel, thus increasing fuel efficiency. The ... |
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| Homeland Security: The Road Ahead for Continued Success |
14 FEB 2008 |
31 pages |
| Authors:
Kevin R. Griese; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| Homeland security protects the United States from hazards both man-made and natural. Executing this protective task is challenging. Terrorist threats are omnipresent and must be countered on a daily basis. Additionally, natural disasters are a pervasive threat to homeland security. Their magnitude and frequency appear to be increasing. When a disaster strikes, U.S. citizens deserve the best response possible. To strengthen homeland security, collaboration and unity of effort are essential ... |
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| Identification and Development of a Gelled Fuel through the Use of Liquid Gelling Agents |
01-Feb-2008 |
48 pages |
| Authors:
Claire Wells; James R Lee; Christopher Hooban; Wynn Vo; NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER DAHLGREN DIV VA
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| The United States Forestry Service (USFS) currently uses solid powder gelling agents to create gelled gasoline for controlled burns. Because these gelling agents are difficult to mix with gasoline, nonhomogeneous solutions result. The inconsistency in the gelled gasoline results in larger quantities of it being used for controlled burns and also worsens the safety hazards associated with gel dispersion. Therefore, the project objective was to solve these problems by producing ... |
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| The Military Health Issues in Occupational and Environmental Health |
01-Jan-2008 |
10 pages |
| Authors:
Susan P Proctor; ARMY RESEARCH INST OF ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE NATICK MA
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| Military occupational and environmental health encompasses the life-cycle of military personnel, from the time of entry (accession) into the service, throughout training and readiness phases, over specific and potential multiple missions and deployment cycles, as well as when attending to long-range health and disease prevention needs. This chapter provides an overview of occupational and environmental health issues of significance for military service personnel. The chapter is organized into three sections: ... |
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| National Response Framework |
JAN 2008 |
91 pages |
| Authors:
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY WASHINGTON DC
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| This National Response Framework (NRF) is a guide to how the Nation conducts all-hazards response. It is built upon scalable, flexible, and adaptable coordinating structures to align key roles and responsibilities across the Nation, linking all levels of government, nongovernmental organizations, and the private sector. It is intended to capture specific authorities and best practices for managing incidents that range from the serious but purely local, to large-scale terrorist attacks ... |
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| Natural Hazards Observer. Volume 32, Number 2, November 2007 |
NOV 2007 |
24 pages |
| Authors:
NATURAL HAZARDS RESEARCH AND APPLICATIONS INFORMATION CENTER BOULDER CO
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| The mission of the Natural Hazards Center is to advance and communicate knowledge on hazards mitigation and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. Using an all hazards and interdisciplinary framework, the Center fosters information sharing and integration of activities among researchers, practitioners, and policy makers from around the world; supports and conducts research; and provides educational opportunities for the next genera- tion of hazards scholars and professionals. The Natural Hazards Center ... |
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| Human Systems Integration. Test Operations Procedure |
15 OCT 2007 |
39 pages |
| Authors:
ABERDEEN TEST CENTER MD
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| This TOP will provide a capstone overview of HSI testing. It will provide the background for other HSI related TOPs. |
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| Bridging the Gap in Hospital Preparedness |
OCT 2007 |
67 pages |
| Authors:
James P. Adwell; JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE MD
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| The purpose of this study was to develop a baseline measurement tool by assessing individual attitudes regarding hospital preparedness, departmental preparedness, and preparedness through education and training. This paper reviews personnel attitudes towards preparedness at Johns Hopkins Hospital, types of training used in disaster preparedness and their effectiveness, the use of individual and family preparedness plans, and provides recommendations for further evaluation and measurement. |
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| Joint Service Chemical and Biological Defense Program FY 08-09 Overview |
OCT 2007 |
111 pages |
| Authors:
Jean D. Reed; ASSISTANT TO THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR NUCLEAR AND CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE PROGRAMS WASHINGTON DC
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| The mission of the U.S. Department of Defense's (DOD) Joint Chemical and Biological Defense Program (CBDP) is to provide chemical and biological defense capabilities in support of the national military strategies. To accomplish this mission, the CBDP works with other federal agencies, state and local governments, Congress, and the private sector. This document provides an overview of the current and future programs that enable our troops to protect themselves and ... |
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| A Physiological and Human Factors Evaluation of a Novel Personal Helicopter Oxygen Delivery System |
SEP 2007 |
49 pages |
| Authors:
Ian P. Curry; Richard A. Roller; ARMY AEROMEDICAL RESEARCH LAB FORT RUCKER AL
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| In current U.S. Army operations, rotary-wing aircrew can be repeatedly exposed to moderately high altitude (up to 18,000 feet pressure altitude), making hypoxia, and its performance effects, a real hazard. The United States Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory (USAARL) was tasked by the Product Manager Air Warrior to evaluate a portable oxygen system for potential use by U.S. Army helicopter aircrew. The system described below provided capability for oxygen production, charging ... |
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