Technology Survey for Enhancement of Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear Respiratory Protection

A technology survey was conducted to identify enhancement technologies that offer the most promise for significant advancements in chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear individual respiratory protection. The focus was on two enhancement areas: protection and physiology. Novel sealing conce...

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Main Authors: Richardson, Aaron W, Hofacre, Kent C, Gardner, Paul D
Format: Report
Language:English
Subjects:
ACTIVE FIT PRESSURE RESPONSIVE MATERIALS
ACTIVE SEAL SYSTEMS
AIRTIGHT
COOLING AND VENTILATING EQUIPMENT
CUSTOM FIT
FACIAL SEALS
HEAT STRESS(PHYSIOLOGY)
LEAK DETECTION SYSTEMS
NON-CARBON BASED FILTRATION
PASSIVE FIT
POSITIVE PRESSURE
Protective Equipment
PROTECTIVE MASKS
RESPIRATORS
TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT
TECHNOLOGY SURVEY
THERMOELECTRIC COOLING
TRADE OFF ANALYSIS
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Summary:A technology survey was conducted to identify enhancement technologies that offer the most promise for significant advancements in chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear individual respiratory protection. The focus was on two enhancement areas: protection and physiology. Novel sealing concepts based on responsive materials were sought that offer potential for performance enhancement. The search for cooling technologies focused on air-management systems (i.e., miniature fans and blowers) and thermoelectric devices. Finally, non-carbon based filtration systems that offer improved protection capabilities were sought. The original document contains color images. All DTIC reproductions will be in black and white.