POLLUTION PREVENTION TECH SUPPORT

Abstract

This project provides RDTE Management Support for the demonstration and validation of new and reformulated paints, paint removers, cleaners and other surface coating materials and processes for weapon systems production and maintenance operations. The project increases operational sustainment and warfighter training capabilities by reducing soldier health risks, environmental impacts and compliance enforcement actions against installations while increasing coatings performance and standardization across the Army. Materials and processes supported by this project are inherently compliant with all applicable National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants that regulate surface coating activities, thereby eliminating the need for Army installations to incur hundreds of millions of dollars in expenses to purchase, install and operate air pollution control devices. This project provides for management of RDTE activities conducted under project 0603804A, Logistics and Engineer Equipment - Adv Dev (K42). The project supports Sustainable Painting Operations for the Total Army (SPOTA) at facilities that produce and maintain Combat Support/Combat Service Support systems, Ground Combat Vehicles and other Army equipment. The project expedites technology transition from the laboratory to operational use by supporting the demonstration of new materials and processes to fulfill the performance requirements outlined in Material Specifications, Depot Maintenance Work Requirements, Technical Manuals and other technical data. The project is managed by the Director of the Environmental Acquisition and Logistics Sustainment Program at the Headquarters, U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2012
• Source ID: 06I_0605857A_6_2040_PB_2012

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• Life Cycle Cost Analysis
• Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
• Surface Coatings Technology.