Accession Number:

AD0263407

Title:

Effects on Mental Functioning of Personnel Working with Pentaborane as a Rocket Engine Fuel

Descriptive Note:

[Technical Report, Technical Note]

Corporate Author:

DIRECTORATE OF ROCKET PROPULSION EDWARDS AFB CA

Personal Author(s):

• Sturiale, Glory

Report Date:

1961-08-01

Pagination or Media Count:

47

Abstract:

Psychodiagnostic testing was administered to personnel with a work history on this pentaborane project. These tests consisted of questions referring to neuropsychiatric and psychosomatic symptoms, the results of which were related to job adjustment as measured by several criteria. While the analysis of findings did not reveal statistically significant relationships, at least in a critical sense, there was some evidence suggestive of the practical usefulness of such tests. Information obtained from these psychological measuring tools was seen to serve a purpose as part of the personal medical history to assist physicians in diagnosing complaints of propellant intoxication, the symptomatology of which is not often clear. Secondly, there is their suggested use as reference material for job placement purposes in R and D programs having a potentially hazardous environment.

Descriptors:

Subject Categories:

• Rocket Propellants
• Psychology
• Medicine and Medical Research

Distribution Statement:

[A, Approved For Public Release]