Characteristics of the Dust Environment in the Vicinity of Military Activities

摘要

Measurement of the dust environment was conducted at five military installations in the southwestern United States. The purpose of these measurements was to establish the important characteristics of the dust clouds which would be experienced by stationary equipment in the vicinity of various types of military activity. The main emphasis was placed on vehicular created dust clouds although some data were gathered from other dust producing situations. The results showed a very wide variation indicative that many factors can and do influence the dust environment. The data were sufficient and support several broad generalizations regarding some effects on cloud duration visibility and concentration. (Author)