Field Application of the Air Force Analytical System for Hazard Surveys (ASHS) in the Operational Environment
Abstract
The USAF Explosive Hazard Reduction (EHR) Program adapts existing technologies and develops and applies new technologies and procedures in order to implement EHR throughout the operational environment. EHR provides increased personnel and resource survivability at existing and contingency U.S. air bases and increased fighting capability of rapid reaction forces. The result is maximum sustainment of the military mission by reducing the risks associated with storing, handling, loading and transporting munitions. The near-term thrust addresses munitions in the Air Force inventory. All munitions are considered for the potential problems they present to base survivability and the ability for the base to sustain its mission requirements. This includes fixed base as well as bare-base operations. ASHS involves an extensive munitions hazard reduction planning process that quantifies risks involved and recommends available solutions and/or required technology tasks to acquire solutions. Identified tasks are ranked based on the highest priority munitions as determined by the user. Solutions do not consider explosive changes, but do span the range from energy suppressive devices such as barriers, shielding, and packaging redesign to innovative storage and handling techniques.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA516903
Entities
People
- Joseph Jenus Jr.
- Juergen Hummel-mueller
Organizations
- United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa