DocumentCode :
2931191
Title :
Protection of divers in biologically polluted waters
Author :
Coolbaugh, James C. ; Daily, Otis P.
Author_Institution :
Naval Medical Research Institute, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
fYear :
1985
fDate :
12-14 Nov. 1985
Firstpage :
952
Lastpage :
955
Abstract :
In studies reported herein, diving equipment was evaluated to assess its protective capabilities against microbiological hazards, and methodology was defined for decontamination of this equipment. Suits worn by the divers ranged from the nonprotective neoprene wet suits to the highly-protective variable volume dry suits, and water conditions ranged from warm ( 16\\deg C) to cold ( 0\\deg C). Using an indicator bacterium, Aeromonas hydrophila, which is routinely found in most polluted waters, the degree of bacterial contamination of divers and equipment in a variety of conditions was quantified. The studies showed that relatively simple, and easily performed techniques can be highly effective in protection of divers from microbiological hazards they face in polluted waters.
Keywords :
Area measurement; Contamination; Ear; Microorganisms; Organisms; Pathogens; Pollution measurement; Sampling methods; Temperature measurement; Water pollution;
fLanguage :
English
Publisher :
ieee
Conference_Titel :
OCEANS '85 - Ocean Engineering and the Environment
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA, USA
Type :
conf
DOI :
10.1109/OCEANS.1985.1160181
Filename :
1160181
Link To Document :
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