PSYCHOLOGICAL, ENGINEERING, AND PHYSIOLOGICAL EVALUATION OF SHELTER EQUIPMENT AND PROCEDURES. VOLUME I. SUMMARY AND REVIEW.

Abstract

A series of non-occupancy and shelter occupancy studies were conducted which evaluated the ability of typical shelterees to use (1) a Package Ventilation Kit (PVK), (2) three types of Effective Temperature meters, (3) a toxic gas detector, and (4) a prototype drinking water dispenser; and to evaluate the ability of this equipment to integrate into the shelter system. The shelterees can assemble the PVK but cannot deploy it correctly unless they are supplied with detailed photograph-floor plan instructions. The PVK's impact on the shelter system is minimal. At a low water level, the water dispenser proved awkward. The toxic gas detector is not easily operated and the Effective Temperature meters are generally read in error.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1967
Accession Number
AD0653018

Entities

People

  • G. Engholm
  • H. A. Meier

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cooling And Ventilating Equipment
  • Detectors
  • Digestive System Processes
  • Dispensers
  • Drinking Water
  • Engineering
  • Gas Detectors
  • Instructions
  • Photographs
  • Photography
  • Prototypes
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Toxic Agent Sensors
  • Ventilation
  • Warning Systems

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