EFFECTS OF ATOMIC EXPLOSIONS ON FIELD MEDICAL INSTALLATIONS EQUIPMENT
Abstract
The major objective of Project 3.27 was to determine the effects of an atomic explosion on field medical installations, equipment, and personnel as normally deployed in combat in support of the combined arms and services and to determine the degree of protection which is afforded by placing such installations in dug-in positions. The procedures employed in meeting the objectives of the test encompassed the establishment of two types of composite field medical installations at varying distances from ground zero in both a standard aboveground position and in a dug-in position constructed in accordance with current Crops of Engineers doctrine. Results of the test were highly satisfactory and demonstrated casualty production and damage severe at the most forward site, moderate at the intermediate site, and mild-to-slight at the rearmost site. A comparative analysis at each site indicates that 30 to 50% greater protection for personnel and approximately 20% greater protection for equipment is afforded by having these installations dug in.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1954
- Accession Number
- AD0482984
Entities
People
- Edwin S. Chapman