4) Equipment Decontamination - Enhanced Biodefense (ENBD)
Abstract
This effort will focus on Improved Decontamination and Disinfectant Options. The Warfighter has a limited capability to decontaminate personal equipment, weapons, vehicles, ships, and facilities; Sensitive equipment (weapon system optics, electronic equipment, interior spaces, and aircraft); and hazardous waste. Efforts seek to develop decontaminant formulations and procedures that reduce or eliminate residual contamination hazards; enable unit-level decontamination with rapid unmasking; reduce logistic needs (need for water); enable rapid sorting of clean from dirty to rapidly return high-value equipment to normal use; and develop improved realistic test methods. Successful efforts will result in improved efficacy, materials compatibility, flexibility, and reduced logistical burden compared to existing and emerging decontamination program requirements.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2023
- Source ID
- 7290dc57cc7293f75c110f61c6a0eb32