SHELTER HABITABILITY STUDIES - ODORS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR VENTILATION

Abstract

Studies are presented on the effects of body and tobacco smoke odors on men who are confined. Ventilation requirements for the removal of these odors from enclosed structures are indicated. The number of persons (smokers and non-smokers) occupying a shelter and the fresh air supply are two important factors affecting the quality of the air. The outdoor air temperature, the humidity and the number of occupants influence the amount of fresh air supply needed to maintainA COMFORTABLE ATMOSPHERE IN THE SHELTER. Methods found to be effective in reducing the concentration of body odors and tobacco smoke in closed rooms are: fresh outdoor air supplied through a simple ventilation system, recirculation of indoor air through charcoal filters or through a spray- type dehumidifier, use of deodorants, and an increase in the temperature and humidity of a room.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 08, 1961
Accession Number
AD0256381

Entities

People

  • James S. Muraoka

Organizations

  • Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Counter WMD
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Conditioning
  • Air Flow
  • Air Supplies
  • Air Temperature
  • Atmospheres
  • Cooling
  • Dielectric Gases
  • Drops
  • Electrostatic Precipitation
  • Gases
  • Government Procurement
  • Health Services
  • High Temperature
  • Humidity
  • Medical Personnel
  • Observers
  • Stress (Physiology)

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Environmental Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Nuclear Civil Defense.