Accession Number:

ADA566495

Title:

Disinfection of Airborne Organisms by Ultraviolet-C Radiation and Sunlight

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. Sep 2011-Jun 2012

Corporate Author:

ARMY EDGEWOOD CHEMICAL BIOLOGICAL CENTER APG MD RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY DIR

Personal Author(s):

• Kesavan, Jana
• Sagripanti, Jose-Luis

Report Date:

2012-07-01

Pagination or Media Count:

34.0

Abstract:

This report provides background information on UV radiation, selected organisms of potential interest to aerosol researchers, and an overview of the effects of UV light on aerosolized organisms. Aerosol generation methodology and equipment, as well as test methodology used at U.S. Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center ECBC, are provided as examples for researchers to compare to their own methodology or as guidance for those newer to this field.

Descriptors:

• *BIOLOGICAL AEROSOLS
• *ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION
• AEROSOL GENERATORS
• DECONTAMINATION
• DISINFECTION
• SUNLIGHT

Subject Categories:

• Microbiology
• Chemical, Biological and Radiological Warfare

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE