MEASUREMENT OF TOXIC HAZARD DUE TO FIRING THE WEAPONS OF THE UH-1B ARMED HELICOPTER

Abstract

The toxic exhaust products of machine guns and rockets fired from armed helicopters can create a hazard for the crew. A toxic hazard evaluation was carried out with the UH-1B armed helicopter. Special methods were used to measure rapidly changing levels of carbon monoxide in the helicopter during actual flight testing. The exposure to metallic particles was also recorded.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0697765

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  • George L. Hody

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  • Biomedical

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