Study on the Feasibility of Mass Area Ordnance Decontamination

Abstract

The problem of clearing subsurface unexploded ordnance from military target ranges and impact zones present the major obstacle to effective decontamination of these areas. This report has identified the information needs and delineated the capability deficiencies as they relate to range clearance. An R and D program was formulated for EOD joint service implementation that could provide the fleet/field operator with the means to conduct effective range decontamination in the immediate and mid-range frame. The general lack of adequate range records and descriptive physical data continues to limit the analysis of actual range contamination and development of comprehensive clearance plans, particularly with regard to subsurface ordance.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 15, 1974
Accession Number
ADA007610

Entities

People

  • Robert C Moore
  • Wendell E. Webber

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter IED
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Ammunition
  • Ammunition Fragments
  • Armored Personnel Carriers
  • Combustion
  • Construction
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Explosive Ordnance Disposal
  • Explosives
  • Fire Control Systems
  • General Purpose Bombs
  • Insensitive Explosives
  • Mechanics
  • Munitions
  • Munitions Testing
  • Unexploded Ammunition

Readers

  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Military/Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technology
  • Software Engineering