A VOLCANIC-HAZARD DEMONSTRATION EXERCISE TO ASSESS AND MITIGATE THE IMPACTS OF VOLCANIC ASH CLOUDS ON CIVIL AND MILITARY AVIATION

A volcanic-hazard demonstration exercise to assess and mitigate the impacts of volcanic ash clouds on civil and military aviation

Volcanic eruptions comprise an important airborne hazard for aviation.Although significant events are rare, e.g.compared to the threat of thunderstorms, they have a very high impact.The fr5947 current state of tools and abilities to mitigate aviation hazards associated with an assumed volcanic cloud was tested within an international demonstration

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Preparation and Assessment of Novel Chitosan/Bioactive Glass Composite Foams for Exudate Management in Wound Dressing Applications

Although biocomposite foams have been used as wound dressings, achieving accelerated healing with reduced complications requires precise men firefighter costume control of exudate absorption and evaporation.This study evaluated the fluid handling capacity, water vapor transmission, and cytotoxicity of novel chitosan/bioactive glass composite foams.

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