SHELTER OCCUPANCY STUDIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
Abstract
From 8-21 February, 1964, a 13-day simulated fallout shelter occupancy test was conducted by the University of Georgia Psychological Laboratories. This test was the fifth in a series of such studies. Its primary purpose was the evaluation of shelter survival without a trained shelter manager. Other purposes included relative food preference tests, commode chemical tests, and cognitive vigilance tests. Thirty shelterees, 15 males, 15 females, aged 7-70, participated. Stress conditions included restricted food and water rations, minimal living space (8 sq. ft./person), a chemical commode, reduced ventilation, and sleeping accommodations of corrugated fiberboard placed over a concrete floor. The shelter manager was appointed, although he received no prior training in management methods or familiarization with shelter material. A Shelter Manager Handbook, with additional instructional material, was stocked with the OCD shelter supplies. The handbook provided information on use of stocked items, as well as a suggested daily activity and training program.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 31, 1964
- Accession Number
- AD0615003
Entities
Organizations
- University of Georgia