On the Effects of Exposure to Intense Underwater Sound on Navy Divers: A Report of a Conference on the Bio-Effects of Sound

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Abstract:

A conference was held to discuss the effects of intense waterborne sound on the health of Navy divers. The participants were personnel from Navy laboratories who have conducted research on various aspects of the problem and persons from various academic institutions who are experts in bio-medical ultrasonics. Mechanisms which might provide harmful effects in divers were identified and research approaches which would be fruitful in establishing safety standards for underwater noise exposure were outlined.

Author(s):
Smith, Paul F. ; Hunter, Jr, William L.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL SUBMARINE MEDICAL RESEARCH LAB GROTON CT
Descriptive Note:
Interim rept.
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADB046161
Pagination:
0029

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NSMRL-MR-80-1
Task Number(s):
M0099PN003
Project Number(s):
M009PN
Monitor Series:
NMRDC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5.5.3_Establish Metrics; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_1.4.1_Force Health Protection; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_8.2.1_Partner with Governments and Institutions; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*UNDERWATER SOUND, RISK, HAZARDS, NAVAL PERSONNEL, HEALTH, PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS, EXPOSURE(PHYSIOLOGY), DIVERS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Stress Physiology
Keyword(s):
PE63713N, WU3155
Report Date:
1980 Feb 20