An Environmental Assessment for Open Air Testing of Munitions Involving Depleted Uranium at MICOM

Abstract

This report summarizes the results of a project to assess the likely impact on the environment of an open air testing program involving depleted uranium (DU) at MICOM. Technical aspects of DU are briefly reviewed and the topography and climate of the proposed test sites are characterized. Under the assumptions of the analysis used in preparing this report no biologically significant concentrations of DU in air are anticipated. Establishment of an onsite monitoring program to test for DU in air, soil and water is viewed as an essential component of the testing program. Detailed examination of the life cycle of DU in the environment is recommended.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 15, 1983
Accession Number
ADA133398

Entities

People

  • M. C. George
  • Stephen C. Mcguire

Organizations

  • Alabama A & M College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alpha Particles
  • Armor Plate
  • Construction
  • Environment
  • Environmental Assessment
  • Environmental Monitoring
  • Groundwater
  • Materials
  • Monitoring
  • Nuclear Radiation
  • Particles
  • Radiation
  • Radiation Protection
  • Static Tests
  • Test Equipment
  • Topography
  • Water

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