Environmental Protection; DoD Management Issues Related to Chaff

Abstract

This report responds to your request regarding the use of chaff by the Department of Defense (DOD) and the effects of chaff. Chaff is composed of aluminum coated silica glass fibers that can be spread by aircraft in flight, ships at sea, and vehicles on the ground to help them evade enemy radar. You expressed concern about DOD's continued use of chaff for decades without sufficient knowledge of its long term effects on the environment. As agreed with your office, this report addresses (1) the extent and locations of chaff use, (2) its reported known and potential effects, and (3) the initiatives being taken or considered to address chaff's unintended effects.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1998
Accession Number
ADA354323

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Aircrafts
  • Aquatic Organisms
  • Department Of Defense
  • Environment
  • Environmental Health
  • Environmental Protection
  • Glass Fibers
  • Inventory
  • Meteorological Radar
  • Military Aircraft
  • Military Training
  • Radar
  • United States
  • Warfare
  • Wildlife

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Government and Public Administration Law.
  • Radar Systems Engineering.