Blast Exposure Accelerated Sensor Transfer (BEAST)
Abstract
The Blast Exposure Accelerated Sensor Transition (BEAST) program built on progress made through the Blast Gauge program and enabled a better understanding of blast-related injuries such as Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). During a blast event, the Blast Gauge device captures environmental data and available operational information in order to develop a 3D recreation of the event. The BEAST program provided additional tools for the military community, conducted cognitive testing in high risk service members, and expanded the current knowledge base of the impact of blast exposure by correlating physiological and behavioral changes with direct measures of blast-exposure. Ultimately, these results contributed to the TBI and PTSD knowledge base for improved treatment, developed enhanced understanding of blast events to mitigate exposure and improved training procedures, and aided in completing the transition of the Blast Gauge device to military service sustainment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2016
- Source ID
- 38437317d932e7eb87b6459240f5f768