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Optimal Sampling of a Chemical Hazard Area

Optimal Sampling of a Chemical Hazard Area

Air Force Institute of Technology (U S )
Graduate School of Engineering and Manag
Plourde, Jennifer R.

Paperback

Technology & EngineeringEnvironmental StudiesGeneral Education

ISBN10: 1249443792
ISBN13: 9781249443797
Publisher: Biblioscholar
Published: Sep 19 2012
Pages: 110
Weight: 0.36
Height: 0.23 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
This thesis proposes a methodology for optimally sampling a chemical hazard area subsequent to a chemical weapons attack. The objective is to identify the maximum number of areas that no longer require protective gear for safe operations. We model the area as an undirected graph and employ network analysis techniques to provide a methodological framework for identifying an optimal sampling sequence within a fixed time limit. We propose four models that characterize the secondary vapor concentrations: i) static and deterministic, ii) static and stochastic, iii) dynamic and deterministic, and iv) dynamic and stochastic. Comparisons of the static cases and their dynamic counterparts demonstrate the impact of temporal evolution of vapor concentrations on the optimal sampling path. We conclude that the number of safe areas may be either under- or over-estimated depending on the assumed nature of the secondary vapors.

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