Current antimicrobial treatments exhibit a broad range of killing power, promoting the increase of multi-drug resistant organisms. This has led to the urgent need to develop targeted antimicrobials as an alternative to today's treatments. This report summarizes work conducted to identify microorganisms that exhibit narrow-spectrum activity through the secretion of antimicrobials, termed bacteriocins, from a pool of environmental isolates collected at Fort Devens. The environmental isolates were...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Stote,Robert, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA...
In support of the Navy force structure initiatives to reduce future shipboard staffing levels, the Navy Installation Command is evaluating alternative ashore galley operational and menu concepts to also reduce ashore galley Culinary Specialist (CS) workloads and required staffing levels. This report documents an independent assessment of the Navy's North West Region (NWR) Advance Food Menu (AFM) pilot operation conducted at the Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island Admiral Nimitz galley. The...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *SHIPBOARD,...
Primary lighting systems for military shelters is currently based on fluorescent lighting. Many new lighting technologies exist that can benefit the Army in a multitude of ways including energy efficiency, durability, and production of higher quality light. STEFD has set out to investigate if these new lighting technologies are applicable for use in military shelters by meeting Warfighter needs, saving power, and maintaining a reasonable initial cost.
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *SHELTERS,...
This report describes a protocol designed to instruct on how to partially purify an unknown bacteriocin to allow for rapid evaluation of its potential as an effective antimicrobial, and it briefly summarizes the effort by the Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC), between February 2013 and August 2014, to develop the protocol. Bacteriocins are narrow-spectrum toxins that control pathogenic bacteria by out-competing them for resources while leaving beneficial...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *BACTERIA,...
This report documents research performed at the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC), between October 2007 and June 2008, to determine if calcium sulfate, an additive in many shelf-stable bread items, was responsible for a persistent off-flavor in military ration bread products. Current formulations for the Meals, Ready to Eat(trademark) (MRE(trademark) ) bread and the Filled French Toast (FFT) bread jacket, which contain calcium sulfate, were produced...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *FLAVOR,...
Antibodies have traditionally been used for pathogen detection but often lack stability and sensitivity. Current biosensor technologies using fluorescently labeled antibodies are generally capable of detection of 10(exp 3) to 10(exp 4)4 bacterial cells/ml. Antimicrobial peptides naturally bind to the lipopolysaccharide component of bacterial cell walls as part of their mode of action. Fluorescently labeled antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) were evaluated as a potential replacement of labeled...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *BACTERIA,...
This report summarizes the 4th Biennial Precision Airdrop Technology Conference and Demonstration (PATCAD) conducted at the United States (US) Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG), from 22 to 25 October 2007. The US Army Natick Soldier Research, Development, and Engineering Center (NSRDEC) was the primary sponsor. The first part of PATCAD 2007 consisted of a one-day conference at the Yuma Civic and Convention Center, where presentations were provided by participants. The Director, Joint Capability...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Bishop, Jamie, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA,...
Failure and kinetic energy absorption mechanisms upon ballistic impact of two new types of nylons, TROGAMID T-5000 (T-5000) and TROGAMIDCX7323 (CX-7323) as well as traditional materials such as polycarbonate (PC) and polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) were examined and compared. Under ballistic impact, T-5000 showed brittle failure similar to PMMA, while CX-7323 exhibited ductile behavior similar to PC. Like PC and PMMA, the failure modes of T-5000 and CX-7323 are different from each other. However,...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Song, John W, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA,...
This report analyzes the economic feasibility of fielding smaller UGR-A modules to support village stability operations. An assembler provided item and case level packaging and pricing data for each menu item, from which an analysis was conducted to assess the feasibility of constructing smaller than 50 meal module menus with the same items. It was found that a significant portion of item level packaging did not facilitate smaller menu modules without an unacceptable level of excess item...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *ARMY PERSONNEL,...
Extensive study on the fracture behavior of TROGAMID CX-7323 (CX-7323) nylon under ballistic impact was performed. Generally, CX-7323 exhibits ductile failure upon impact with a 17-grain fragment simulating projectile(s) (FSP). Penetration is initiated by ductile shearing upon impact. Subsequent tensile stretching allows the penetration event to progress. Material in front of the projectile is pushed out of the way during penetration. Significant elastic recovery of the exit hole is noticed...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *VELOCITY,...
The Portable Chemical Sterilizer (PCS) is a revolutionary biomedical sterilization technology that provides the capability for portable, power-free, point-of-use sterilization to meet the Army's Far-Forward Surgical Teams (FSTs) needs for the rapid mobility, energy-independence, on-site sterilization of surgical instruments. The PCS chemically generates chlorine dioxide and inactivates infectious foodborne pathogens (Escherichia coli, Listeria monocytogenes, and Staphylococcus aureus), and...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Doona, C J, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA,...
While much work has been done to detail the physical anthropometry and range of motion ranges of the semi-nude or lightly clothed individual, limited information and data currently exists characterizing the space and movement claims of the encumbered dismounted Soldier. Soldiers are required to wear multiple layers of clothing and protective equipment in addition to mission essential gear. In order to document and measure impacts on space claims/bulk and mobility, 32 active duty, male Soldiers...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Mitchell,K B, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA...
This report details a 2012-13 study, performed by the Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center, to examine the effects of wearing soft body armor and fighting loads on Soldier performance, mobility, and postural control. In addition to wearing body armor for protection against fragmentation or ballistic threats, Soldiers are encumbered with a fighting load that typically includes a weapon, helmet, ammunition, fighting load carrier and other essentials. Recently, the Army...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *ARMY PERSONNEL,...
This report documents a study that was conducted by the Department of Defense (DoD) Combat Feeding Directorate at the Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC) to determine baseline barrier requirements, such as oxygen transmission rate (OTR) and water vapor transmission rate (WVTR), for the non-retort pouch found in the Meal, Ready to EatTM (MRETM) individual ration. During this study, cracker samples were packed in pouches with known permeation to oxygen and water...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *DATA...
Operational energy is a critical element for military force projection. This is particularly true for contingency basing operations that emanate from austere environments and are supported by extended supply lines through hostile terrain. Contingency bases are the lethality projection platform in asymmetrical warfare. Energy self-sufficiency reduces causalities and resources associated with convoy protection, cuts fuel related expenses and increases the number of warfighters available for...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA SHELTER TECHNOLOGY...
Walking is generally viewed as an automatized skill, requiring little ongoing attentional control in neurologically intact adults. However, a growing body of research demonstrates that attention is required when moving over difficult terrain. This has particular ramifications for warfighters, who must often move over challenging terrain while remaining vigilant to threats in their environment. The present study extends the basic research in this area by considering adaptation in attention...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *WALKING,...
This study was conducted to compare the effects on Soldiers' physiological, biomechanical, and maximal performance responses of not wearing any armor, wearing an armor vest, and wearing a vest plus extremity armor. Eleven Army enlisted men participated in the study. Participants carried out the following activities on separate days of testing: walking (1.39 m/s); running (2.34 m/s); and three maximal effort tasks. The maximal effort tasks were: five continuous 30-m rushes; 5 min of repetitive...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *ARMOR, *BODY...
This report documents the efforts of the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Centers Sustainability/Logistics-Basing -Science and Technology Objective-Demonstration to analyze the results of modeling and simulation of materiel and non-materiel options to reduce Fuel, Water, and Waste in 50, 300, and 1000 Persons Base Camps. This analysis report captures conclusions, insights, and recommendations to assist the Army Leadership in making informed decisions regarding the...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Gildea,Gregg S, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA...
This paper summarizes a literature search and review of peer reviewed sources conducted in 2014 by the US Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC) to determine the possible risks (negative health effects) of antimicrobial treatments in textiles. These treatments are being used on many textile items, including t-shirts, socks, and sleeping bag liners, and antimicrobial yarns are being used in the Army s Alternate Physical Fitness Uniform (APFU) and Protective...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *ANTIMICROBIAL...
Development of antimicrobials that demonstrate targeted, specific activity against pathogenic strains of interest to the Army provides a promising strategy to protect the Warfighter from pathogenic threats where broad-spectrum antimicrobials may not be applicable. This technical report describes the culmination of work dedicated to the discovery, characterization, analysis and development of a narrow-spectrum antimicrobial that exhibits targeted activity against the surrogate strain of Bacillus...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Branck,Tobyn A, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA...
The U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development, and Engineering Center (NSRDEC) is taking a comprehensive approach to optimizing and enhancing Soldier readiness across cognitive, physical, social, and emotional (CPSE) domains. Relatively little is known about the social and emotional (SE) components of Soldier readiness in comparison to the cognitive and physical (CP) domains. In addition, there is not an integrated approach to investigate how CPSE domains interact and influence...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Merrill,Ellen P, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA...
This report describes a 3-year study, completed in September 2009 by the Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center, to investigate the prebiotic potential of glucomannan (GM) oligosaccharides as a novel dietary approach to assist in alleviating gastrointestinal distress in deployed troops. Konjac flour was enzymatically hydrolyzed using cellulase and β-mannanase. A comparison study was done with cellulase produced GM (GMc) and two commercial prebiotic substrates. All...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *BACTERIA,...
Polydimethylsiloxane-aromatic dianhydride copolymers (PS Oxy-PAA and PS-DAH-PAA) were blended through several techniques with organoclays Cloisite 30B, 10A and Na+ ranging from 1 to 5 wt.%. Thermal and flame-retardant analysis revealed an in-situ blending approach was optimal, which led to the generation of a nanocomposite, PS-Oxy-PAA/30B (5 wt.%), with comparable heat release capacity (170.5 J/g-K) and total heat release (12.0 kJ/g) as seen with some commercial polymers. Concomittant...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *COMPOSITE...
The objective of this study was to determine if the combination of volatile oil of mustard (VOM) vanillin is an effective food preservation system for molds and yeast. Four bread spoilage organisms were evaluated in the study Penicillium notatum, Rhizopus stolonifer, Aspergillus niger, and Saccharomycopsis fibuligera. The VOM/vanillin preservation system was evaluated in an impermeable packaging material developed by the military. Challenge studies were done in both potato dextrose agar (PDA)...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Muller, Wayne S, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA,...
This report describes a survey that provided detailed information on experimental venues and sites that support US Army science and technology (S&T). In February 2010, the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology (Army) (DAS(R&T)) directed the Natick Soldier Research Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC) to conduct the survey to inform the S&T community of possible experimentation venues, capabilities, costs, and restrictions to help the S&T...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *ARMY RESEARCH,...
This report details an exploratory effort for making data-driven prediction of barrier properties, completed in 2013 at the U.S. Army Natick Research, Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC), as part of the integrated protective fabric system (IPFS) project sponsored by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA). Desorption data for 23 organic solvents (data chemicals) from butyl rubber were measured and comprehensively analyzed to estimate diffusion coefficients. Using commercial...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *COMPUTATIONAL...
The fundamental behavior of electrically-conductive, silver-coated nylon fibers was studied to understand the relationship between the fiber composition and morphology, tensile behavior, and electrical resistance in the strained state, as well as the post-strained or post-damaged state. Environmental effects on electrical resistance were also studied including immersion in aqueous solutions of various pH levels, as well as exposure to elevated temperatures and thermal cycling. Samples of...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Bosselman, Suzanne, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER...
This focus group report documents the findings of a Law Enforcement Advanced Protection (LEAP) Requirements User Focus Group on November 15-16, 2006 in Alexandria, Virginia. This focus group is one in a series of personal protective equipment (PPE) related user focus groups for members of the law enforcement community. Its purpose was primarily to collect data/criteria for operational requirements, PPE trends and concepts of operations (CONOPS) from representatives within the law enforcement...
Topics: DTIC Archive, DiChiara, Adam, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA,...
Overview of shelter technologies being developed by the Fabric Structures Team of the Natick Research, Development and Engineering Center's Shelter Technology, Engineering, Fabrication Directorate.
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA SHELTER TECHNOLOGY...
An evaluation of new items for future versions of the Long Range Patrol Packet (LRP) and Meal, Cold Weather (MCW) was conducted at Grafenwoehr, Germany. The current LRP was evaluated for comparative purposes. The evaluation consisted of issuing the LRP to soldiers during 4 days of regular field training. Surveys concerning intake and acceptability were collected daily.
Topics: DTIC Archive, Johnson, Wendy K, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA,...
This report documents an effort, conducted by the Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center between September 2013 and September 2014, to quantify the performance of armor designs as a function of armor areal density against specific small arms threats. The metrics used in the analysis were V0 and V50. The armor designs evaluated were similar in construction to the currently fielded Enhanced Small Arms Protective Inserts (ESAPI) and X Small Arms Protective Inserts (XSAPI). The...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *ARMOR,...
Materiel solutions from industry, academia, and other military partners were sought. This document records efforts to seek materiel solutions from industry and academia. The specific findings of the aforementioned efforts were: a) The Request for Information (RFI) yielded only 24 submissions, 4 of which were applicable to the goals and objectives of the SLB-STO-D. The small number of relevant technology solutions was due to the criteria developed by the Technology Maturation and Integration...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Swisher,Elizabeth D, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER...
This document outlines the methodology used to collect data in an evaluation examining the range of motion (ROM) of 115 Soldiers and Airmen conducted by the Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center in 2011. The purpose of the evaluation was to better understand the performance impact of body armor on U.S. military warfighters. Traditionally, ROM has been used to assess the impact on performance that individuals experience after an injury or illness. It was used in this case...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *ANTHROPOMETRY,...
This report discusses research efforts at the Natick Soldier Research Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC), from 2005 to September 2007, (1) to utilize biomimetic agents to precipitate the metal oxides titania and alumina, (2) to entrap biological agents within the matrixes of these oxides, and (3) to control the morphology of the biomimetically-precipitated titania through biomimetic agent composition. These metal oxides are of interest as potential decontaminating substrates for the...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *BIOMIMETICS,...
This report documents research of a novel natural means of inhibiting Maillard browning, also known as non-enzymatic browning, a complex reaction which can lead to darkening of color, off-odors, off-flavors, and nutritive degradation in food. These efforts were performed by the US Department of Defense Combat Feeding Directorate (CFD) at the Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center between 2009 and 2012. This reaction has been a consistent problem for CFD's program for...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *CHEMICAL...
This report details a laboratory evaluation that compared a medium U.S. Army standard-issue Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment (MOLLE) rucksack and a prototype energy-harvesting backpack from Lightning Packs (LP), LLC. A payload of 27.2 kg (60 lb) was placed in each pack. The total weights of the MOLLE and the LP were 30.1 kg (66.4 lb) and 34.6 kg (76.3 lb), respectively. The evaluation focused on comparing the two rucksack systems with regard to their effects on the biomechanical,...
Topics: DTIC Archive, O'Donovan,Meghan P, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER...
This report summarizes a 1-year study, completed in November 2012, of the effectiveness of nisin as a bacteriocin in tuna-filled tortillas during storage, as part of the Next Generation Hurdle Technologies (NGHT) Program. This Department of Defense, Combat Feeding Directorate Program provides not only the foundation for the development of innovative intermediate moisture (IM), eat-on-the-move ration components, but also an opportunity to improve existing IM ration components, which rely on...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *BACTERIA, *FOOD...
This paper contains two briefings to the 60th Symposium of the Military Operations Research Society: Contingency Operations in a New World Order, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, 23-25 June 1992. The briefings describe analytical initiatives performed by the Concepts Analysis Division, Advanced Systems Directorate of the US Army Natick Research, Development and Engineering Center and Simulation Technologies, Inc., in support of the Soldier as a System.
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *COMPUTERIZED...
This work was performed by the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC) in partnership with the Office of the Secretary of Defense, United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) and the United States Air Force Air Mobility Command during the period of October 2010 to July 2015. The goal of the program was two-fold: provide a rapid humanitarian aid response capability for the first days after a disaster and aerially deliver food and water directly onto a...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Tardiff,Marc N, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA...
Blunt impact testing of helmets was performed and statistical analysis was completed in order to verify inter-laboratory consistency. Two laboratories were previously validated for blunt impact testing of Army combat helmets: the U.S. Aberdeen Test Center (ATC) and NTS Chesapeake Testing Services (CTS). A third organization, the Natick Solder Research, Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC) was evaluated and compared to ensure that testing conducted there would be consistent with the other...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Kayhart,Tony J, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA...
This report documents a 3-year effort (completed in 2012) sponsored by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) to develop novel polymeric thermoelectric (TE) materials, to develop an understanding of the TE behavior of these materials, and to provide materials from which a personal cooling fabric could be developed. Organic polymers offer a light weight, environmentally friendly, and low cost alternative to the widely used inorganic TE materials. Because of their potential for good...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *CLOTHING,...
This report describes a 3-year investigation, ended September 2010, of expandable polymeric microspheres, conducted by the Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center, to determine the feasibility of compounding microspheres into a polyolefin film to produce a high performance ration packaging material with reduced weight and improved thermal insulation. Polymeric microspheres are small, spherically shaped particles which encapsulate an expandable gas. When the microspheres are...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *MICROSPHERES,...
Narrow-spectrum antimicrobials offer an alternative to widely used broad-spectrum antimicrobials which have been implicated as a critical cause of the rise of drug resistant bacteria. Additionally, the presence of females in the field has precipitated the need to address female-specific events that may compromise mission performance such as urinary tract infections (UTIs), reported to affect more than half the population of female Soldiers. Such frequency clearly warrants a technology, such as...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Barrows,Caitlin M, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA...
The overall objective of Net Zero Plus JCTD is to determine the best combination of advanced shading, insulation, and lighting systems for the most energy efficient shelter. Optimized technologies include Solar Barrier systems, High Efficiency Lighting Systems, and Advanced Insulation. The joint demonstration includes shelters and technologies from the Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps. All of the branches are collecting and sharing data from the demonstration. The goals of this evaluation,...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *EFFICIENCY,...
This paper discusses the details of a program to develop and test a family of Improved Container Delivery Systems (ICDS) capable of airdropping 2,000-10,000-lb payloads, the intricacies of developing a parachute model of the Joint Precision Airdrop System -- Mission Planner (JPADS-MP), and the results from testing. The systems are being developed by the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC) in conjunction with the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *CONTAINERS, *AIR...
The purpose of this manual is to describe and explain the tools and procedures required for the precise and accurate measurement of U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps men and women. The handbook was prepared by Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center, with funding from both the Army and the Marine Corps. It contains instructions for the measurement of 94 traditional measures of the body, and for obtaining three-dimensional scan images of the whole body, head/face, and foot....
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *ANTHROPOMETRY,...
This report documents an evaluation, performed by the Department of Defense (DoD) Combat Feeding Directorate (CFD), of an automated produce cleansing and sanitizing sink in an effort to facilitate a more effective and efficient means for cleansing and sanitizing fresh fruits and vegetables (FF&V) aboard Navy vessels, The sink saves labor associated with the washing of produce in food service operations by automatically performing this effort, thus allowing food service personnel to perform...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *CLEANING, *FRESH...
This report documents an evaluation of three personal protective systems designed to be worn with armor vests for the ballistic protection of the arms and legs. The systems were similar in weight (6 kg), but differed in the extent of the body surface area they covered. Eleven Army enlisted men participated in the assessment of the relative effects of the extremity armor and of an armor vest worn alone on physiological, biomechanical, and maximal performance measures. It was found that times to...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *ARMS(ANATOMY),...
The Midscale Test for FR Performance was developed to complement the capabilities of the ASTM F1930 Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Flame Resistant Clothing for Protection against Fire Simulations Using an Instrumented Manikin. Validation and Verification (V and V) testing was carried out to assess the repeatability of the new test method and to compare results obtained from the Midscale test and the F1930. Materials from the Army Air Crew Combat Uniform (A2CU), the Flame Resistant Army...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Auerbach,Margaret, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA...
This report provides details on the work conducted to construct a decision map supporting the representation of search and target Acquisition (STA) behaviors within the Infantry Warrior Simulation (IWARS) model. The objective was to identify the STA behaviors a Soldier may use after detecting a battlefield cue to improve his level of target discrimination. The impact of these cues on a Soldier's behavior are not included in the models currently used. The research was funded by the Soldier Focus...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA, *TARGET...
