Airborne Fungal Spores in Nuclear Submarines,

Abstract

The visible presence of fungal growth in certain areas of nuclear submarines has given rise to concern amongst the crews. The airborne spore population was investigated to determine the medical significance of such growths and the methods used are described. It is concluded that no medical hazards are associated with the presence of fungal growths, but that action is necessary to deal with the material deterioration caused by the growths. (Modified author abstract)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0784232

Entities

People

  • C. I. Doris
  • J. E. W. Morris
  • M. G. Harper

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Airborne
  • Materials
  • Naval Vessels
  • Naval Vessels (Combatant)
  • Nuclear Powered Submarines
  • Ships
  • Submarines
  • Underwater Vehicles

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Military/Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technology
  • Plasma Physics / Magnetohydrodynamics
  • Systems Analysis and Design