PSYCHOLOGICAL, ENGINEERING, AND PHYSIOLOGICAL EVALUATION OF SHELTER EQUIPMENT AND PROCEDURES. VOLUME II. LABORATORY STUDIES.

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Abstract:

Two series of non-occupancy tests examined the effectiveness of various kinds of instructions designed to support the use of 1 a Package Ventilation Kit PVK, 2 three types of Effective Temperature ET meters, 3 a toxic gas detector, and 4 the OCD water dispenser by persons unfamiliar with these devices. In the first study, subjects were able to assemble the PVK but unable to deploy it correctly. The ET meters were generally read in error. At a low water level, the water dispenser was not used properly. In the second study, subjects were able to deploy the PVK using photograph-floor plan instructions. Prefabricated ductwork reduced the installation time, but problems with twisting of the duct occurred. A PVK instruction manual is presented which employs the results of both test series.

Author(s):
Hale, J. F. ; Behls, H. F.
Author Organization(s):
GENERAL AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP NILES ILL GENERAL AMERICAN RESEARCH DIV
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.,
Supplementary Note:
Document contains color, reproduction in B/W only. See also Volume I - AD-653 018; Volume III - AD-653 020.
Pagination:
0184

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
GARD-1292-Vol-2
Project Number(s):
1522A
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
(*FALLOUT SHELTERS, *CIVIL DEFENSE), SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, COOLING, VENTILATION, MANAGEMENT ENGINEERING, INSTRUCTION MANUALS, PHYSIOLOGY, PSYCHOLOGY, WATER SUPPLIES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Structural Engineering and Building Technology, Civil Defense
Report Date:
1967 Feb 01