DETERMINATION OF THE CHARACTERISTICS AND EFFECTS UPON THE CREW OF GUN FUMES FROM FIRING OF THE WEAPONS IN THE M4A4E1 TANK.

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Abstract:

The purpose of the report is to determine the extent of the hazard from fumes released by firing of the weapons in the M4A4E1 tank with 105mm howitzer. Air samples were analyzed for carbon monoxide and ammonia bloods taken from the crew members before and after firing were analyzed for carbon monoxide hemoglobin. Results of the present test are presented. Author

Author(s):
Nelson, Norton ; Horvath, Steven M. ; Eichna, Ludwig ; Walpole, Robert
Author Organization(s):
ARMY MEDICAL RESEARCH LAB FORT KNOX KY
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.,
Supplementary Note:
Rept. on proj. 'Toxic Gases in Armored Vehicles'.
Pagination:
0006

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Project Number(s):
3-15
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
(*TANKS(COMBAT VEHICLES), *VENTILATION), (*TOXIC TOLERANCES, PERSONNEL), CARBON MONOXIDE, AIR POLLUTION, GUN SMOKE, BLOOD ANALYSIS, MACHINE GUNS, AMMONIA
Field(s)/Group(s):
Toxicology, Combat Vehicles
Report Date:
1943 Apr 29