Mil Med Environ Crit
Abstract
This project investigates a quantitative means to determine the environmental effects resulting from exposure to Army-unique explosives, propellants, smokes, and products containing nanomaterials and new and emerging compounds and materials across Army training and operations. This research provides the basis for tools and methods to respond to regulatory constraints, and to protect the health of the Soldier and the extended Army community. Results of this research will be integrated into the life cycle analysis of all new Army materials and chemicals. The specific results of this research include: determination of acceptable contaminant concentration levels for residual Army-unique chemicals and materials of concern to minimize adverse effects on the environment and human health. This includes development of methods that guide the design of nanomaterials and other new and emerging materials such that adverse effects on the environment are minimized in their designed state and when they enter the environment where they may break down. Example areas of research include genomics analysis, cutting edge nanomaterial analysis, and computational/molecular modeling. Interim projects are used by Program Executive Office (PEO) Ammo and PEO Intelligence, Electronic Warfare & Sensors (IEW&S) for use in life cycle analysis, risk assessment, and cleanup. Interim products are also US Environmental Protection Agency approved criteria documents to be used in risk assessment procedures and establishing regulatory limits. The Army uses these criteria during negotiations with regulatory officials to set scientifically and economically appropriate cleanup and discharge limits on Army lands. Work in this project supports the Army Science and Technology Innovation Enablers (formerly Enduring Technologies) Portfolio. The cited work is consistent with the Assistant Secretary of Defense, Research and Engineering Science and Technology priority focus areas and the Army Modernization Strategy and supports the Army Strategy for the Environment. Work in this project is performed by the Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2017
- Source ID
- 835_0602720A_2_2040_PB_2017
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