The effects of underwater blast on divers / by Edward Cudahy and Stephen Parvin.

Author/creator Cudahy, Edward A.
Other author Parvin, Stephen.
Other author Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoGroton, CT : Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory, [2001]
Description1 online resource (62 pages) : illustrations.
Supplemental Contenthttps://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo27826
Supplemental Contenthttp://handle.dtic.mil/100.2/ADA404719
Subjects

SeriesNSMRL report ; no. 1218
Report (Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory) ; no. 1218. ^A469993
Abstract This review of underwater blast provides a brief background on the physical acoustics for underwater blast, summarizes the literature on the bioeffects for divers, and compares model results. The final chapter provides the authors' views on necessary research to meet caps in the models as well as describe the best application of our current knowledge to a guidance for underwater blast.
General noteThe original document contains color images.
General noteTitle from title screen (viewed Sept. 5, 2012).
General note"08 February 2001."
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 49-62).
Access restrictionAPPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE.
Funding informationNaval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory 63706N M0099.; 001-5901
GPO item number0385-C (online)
Govt. docs number D 206.10:1218