Range Reference Notebook

Abstract

The Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) and Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) tasked Mitretek Systems to develop reference information on the characteristics of munitions response areas (MRAs) and munitions response sites (MRSs). An MRA is an area, such as a former range or a munitions burial site, that may contain unexploded ordnance (UXO), discarded military munitions, or munitions constituents with explosive properties (collectively called munitions and explosives of concern [MEC]). An MRA may contain one or more MRSs. These areas typically occur on parcels of land that were once training ranges (see Figure 1-1). An MRS is a discrete location within an MRA that is known to require a munitions response (MR). The relationship between an MRA and an MRS on a range is shown in Figure 1-2. A more complete description of these areas and materials can be found in the list of definitions at the end of the report. The report provides background information on the characteristics of MRAs and MRSs, and provides examples of how these areas and sites were investigated and remediated. This information can be used by program managers to help them develop safe and cost-effective MEC characterization and remediation programs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 15, 2006
Accession Number
ADA611473

Entities

People

  • B. E. Smith
  • James Miller
  • R. S. Wassmann
  • W. R. Wright

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Armored Personnel Carriers
  • Artillery
  • Base Closures
  • Birds
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Environmental Protection
  • Explosive Ordnance Disposal
  • Fire Control Systems
  • General Purpose Bombs
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Munitions Testing
  • Ordnance Laboratories
  • Propelling Charges
  • Uxo Detection
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Agricultural Chemistry/Soil Science
  • Environmental Remediation and Restoration.
  • Image Processing and Computer Vision.