Integrated Battlefield Effects Research for the National Training Center. Appendix H. Designs of Nuclear and Chemical Field Simulators for the National Training Center
Abstract
This report concludes that: A common control system based on Motorola paging systems, using off-the-shelf commercial hardware appears to be the most cost-effective approach. In regard to the chemical detector simulator, there is considerable risk associated with the design based on activating an actual M-43 detector with a harmless chemical. This is the most cost-effective design if (1) a harmless chemical will reliably activate the M-43 detector (2) there are enough M-43 detectors in the hands of troops undergoing training and (3) the degradation of M-43s resulting from use in field exercises is acceptable. There were not sufficient M-43s available for test to resolve whether a harmless chemical will reliably activate the detector. If the use of actual M-43 detectors is not feasible, an alternate design for a simple simulator appears most cost-effective. Designs for both approaches are provided. A design for a radiacmeter simulator has been provided using a clock mechanism for a meter movement.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 31, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADA166028
Entities
People
- D. Erickson
- J. Ickler
- L. Metzger
- P. Mckeown
- R. Plock
Organizations
- Leidos