Electrostatic Measurements of the In-Service Brown GP Boot and Associated Garments,

Abstract

Army Explosive Ordnance Demolition/Improvised Explosive Device Demolition (EOD/IEDD) teams routinely use electro-explosive devices (EEDs). A constant concern with EEDs is an unintended initiation from an unplanned source of electrical energy. Electrostatic discharge from charged personnel can under some circumstances be the source of unintended EED initiation. Electrostatic hazards from personnel are minimized by the appropriate use of footwear and garments. The Brown GP boot is tested for its electrostatic properties to determine its suitability for use by personnel engaged in EOD/IEDD operations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA291245

Entities

People

  • H. Billon

Organizations

  • Defence Science and Technology Group

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter IED
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Aluminum
  • Australia
  • Capacitance
  • Demolition
  • Department Of Defense
  • Electrostatic Charge
  • Explosive Devices
  • Explosives
  • Footwear
  • Humidity
  • Improvised Explosive Devices
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Measurement
  • Motor Vehicles
  • Munitions

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  • Electrical Engineering
  • Exercise and Sports Science.
  • Munitions and Ordnance Engineering

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