Emergency Warning Systems. Part 2. Warning Systems - Evaluation Guidelines.

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Abstract:

This report is the result of research performed to establish guidelines for warning systems as they are used for natural disasters, nuclear power plant accidents, or nuclear attacks. The warning systems include both fixed and mobile sirens, tone alert radios, telephone systems, power line devices. Communications systems that control these warning systems are discussed. Test results of several warning systems are included along with a discussion of sound propagation, hearing, and other items that concern the effectiveness of warning systems. Author

Author(s):
Tanczos, R. C. ; Kanen, A. C.
Author Organization(s):
PRC VOORHEES MCLEAN VA
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 1982-1983,
Pagination:
0129

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
PRC-666-PT-2
Contract/Grant Number(s):
EMW-C-0680
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_7.2.2_Mitigate Non-Lethal Effects; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_1.2.2_Exercising
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*Warning systems, *Emergencies, *Test and evaluation, *Operational effectiveness, Acoustic attenuation, Sound, Mobile, Communication and radio systems, Switching, Telephone systems, Disasters, Nuclear power plants, Accidents, Sound transmission, Hearing, Background noise, Crisis management, Nuclear warfare, Attack, Civil Defense
Field(s)/Group(s):
Safety Engineering, Test Facilities, Equipment and Methods, Civil Defense
Keyword(s):
*Sirens, WAWAS(Washington Area Warning System), WU2234G
Report Date:
1983 Jul 01