Citation

Rudy BM, Ragunas AM, Wong TKH. Transp. Res. Rec. 1978; 693: 44-46.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1978, Transportation Research Board, National Research Council, National Academy of Sciences USA, Publisher SAGE Publishing)

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Abstract

The U.S. Department of Defense is conducting a study to determine procedures and methods that are technically and operationally feasible and economically acceptable to prevent, or limit, the effects of explosives incidents in rail cars and mass detonation of containerized munitions in port areas and aboard ships. Selected U.S. Department of Defense components, whose inherent mission, expertise, and physical assets are appropriate to developing solutions, will conduct technical and operational feasibility studies. Each performing agency will coordinate its areas of study with other governmental and industrial organizations. The 13 tasks have been categorized into six major areas of consideration. These include background information, traffic patterns, equipment, fire protection, buffering, and sea containers. The study, including a final report, is programmed to be completed within 33 months, ending in September 1980. The total cost is estimated to be approximately $3 million, which will be funded by both the Army and the Navy.