![]() ![]() A replicated human head, complete with computer replicated breathing through mouth, SMARTMAN wears an M50 mask within a small, industrially filtered chamber. To test the M50's exposure to the considered decontaminant with authenticity, Dugway uses the Simulant Agent Resistance Test Manikin (SMARTMAN) test fixture. "We expose the M50 to JGPD-HME because of the requirements that the decontaminant not degrade the equipment worn by the user to an unacceptable level," said Andrew Neafsey, test officer.īecause decontamination of vehicles and large areas is by nature messy, there is concern that Warfighters will have their mask hit by overspray. One requirement is that the current M50 gas mask, in use by all services, not be affected by the JGPD-HME decontaminant under consideration. Requirements included compatibility with current applicators, direct application to the contaminated surface and effectiveness within 30 minutes of applying. ![]() Army) VIEW ORIGINALĭUGWAY PROVING GROUND, Utah - For years, the Department of Defense has sought a single decontaminant effective against chemical and biological agents for decontaminating tactical vehicles, ship surfaces and weapons. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL 4 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL 3 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL 2 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – (Photo Credit: U.S. 1 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – (Photo Credit: U.S.
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