Evaluation of Chemical Dust Palliatives for Helipads

Abstract

The ERDC was tasked by the U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command to develop expedient dust control systems for helipads for use in constructing and maintaining Forward Area Arming and Refueling Points. The project consisted of evaluating various chemical dust palliatives and application procedures during field tests. The products of this effort include equipment recommendations, palliative recommendations, and complete application guidance. Fifteen helipads were constructed at Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma, AZ, using commercial palliatives for dust abatement. Each chemical was applied using a topical (spray-on) treatment. Each helipad was subjected to multiple landings of UH-1, CH-53, CH-46, and AH-1 rotary-wing aircraft. The chemicals were evaluated on their ability to control dust and prevent foreign object damage. Each evaluation consisted of dust particle collection and soil property measurements. Pertinent conclusions from the testing conducted are noted, and recommendations for selecting dust abatement methods and materials are provided.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 2006
Accession Number
ADA444812

Entities

People

  • Jeb S. Tingle
  • John F. Rushing
  • Vernon M. Moore

Organizations

  • Engineer Research and Development Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Counter WMD
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Landings
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Climate
  • Construction Equipment
  • Control Systems
  • Data Analysis
  • Dust Control
  • Field Tests
  • Foreign Object Damage
  • Measurement
  • Moisture Content
  • Particles
  • Rotary Wing Aircraft
  • Soil Classification
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods

Readers

  • Aerosol Science/Aerosol Physics
  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Materials Science