FY90 R&D Project Descriptions ESL (Engineering & Services Laboratory) Environics Division
Abstract
The Engineering and Services Laboratory is the lead Air Force laboratory for research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) for civil engineering and environmental quality technology. The mission of the laboratory affects virtually all segments of the Air Force mission: readiness, airbase operability, airfield maintenance, fire protection/rescue, facilities energy, and environmental quality. The technology to provide for the launch of mission aircraft under wartime contingency operations with follow-on repair of bomb- damaged runways is vital. Equally important are the technologies that enable our aircraft and support facilities to meet environmental pollution standards and continue operations during peacetime. The environmental research program is focused on the reduction, recovery, and treatment of hazardous wastes, as well as installation restoration technologies. Special emphasis is given to hazardous waste minimization and cleanup of polluted soils and groundwaters. The objective of the Environmental Quality Program is to investigate and provide the technology base to meet federal and state environmental regulations and solve environmental problems. In-house research is conducted in atmospheric, soil, and groundwater chemistry, microbial degradation, and groundwater and industrial waste treatment, The laboratory can analyze trace organics and metals in natural water and ambient environments.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA213578