PSYCHOLOGIC DISCOMFORTS IN 1962 NAVY PROTECTIVE SHELTER TESTS

Abstract

The psychologic investigation in this research effort was focused primarily on identifying and measuring subjective discomfort factors during the shelter experience and secondarily on generalized psychologic or emotional response to the shelter test. Lack of water for washing constituted the leading discomfort factor in both tests. Other factors inherent in the construction of the shelter, such as temperature and humidity, crowding, and dirt, also were identified as major sources of psychologic discomfort. Because of cost limitations, it may not be possible to eliminate these discomfort sources in future shelters.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0407146

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  • John E. Rasmussen

Organizations

  • Naval Medical Research Center

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Warfare
  • Construction
  • Digestive System Processes
  • Engineering
  • Environment
  • Fallout Shelters
  • Food
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Health Services
  • Heat Energy
  • Humidity
  • Meals
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Research
  • Navy
  • Psychology

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