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Accession Number
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ADA566495
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Title
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Disinfection of Airborne Organisms by Ultraviolet-C Radiation and Sunlight.
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Publication Date
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Jul 2012
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Media Count
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34p
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Personal Author
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J. Kesavan J. Sagripanti
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Abstract
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This report provides background information on UV radiation, selected organisms of potential interest to aerosol researchers, and an overview of the effects of UV light on aerosolized organisms. Aerosol generation methodology and equipment, as well as test methodology used at U.S. Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center (ECBC), are provided as examples for researchers to compare to their own methodology or as guidance for those newer to this field.
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Keywords
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Aerosol generators
Biological aerosols
Decontamination
Disinfection
Kill curves
Sunlight
Ultraviolet radiation
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Source Agency
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Non Paid ADAS
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NTIS Subject Category
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57K - Microbiology
74D - Chemical, Biological, & Radiological Warfare
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Corporate Author
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Edgewood Chemical Biological Center, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. Research and Technology Directorate.
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Document Type
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Technical report
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Title Note
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Final rept. Sep 2011-Jun 2012.
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NTIS Issue Number
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1307
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Contract Number
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N/A
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