Dust / Smoke / Steam ( DSS )
Dust results from the suspension of particulate matter in the air . Dust ( and smoke ) can be created by fire ( controlled or prescribed burns , agricultural burning , and artillery exercises ), ground disturbance ( agricultural activities , military operations , grading ), industrial activities , or other similar processes . Dust , smoke and steam are compatibility issues if sufficient in quantity to impact flight operations ( such as reduced visibility or cause equipment damage ).
Key Terms Particulate Matter . Particulate matter ( PM ) consists of fine metal , smoke ,
soot , and dust particles suspended in the air . Particulate Matter is measured by two sizes : coarse particles ( PM10 ), or particles between 2.5 and 10 micrometers in diameter in size , and fine particles ( PM2.5 ), or particles less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter .
Technical Background Particles of dust and other materials found in the air are referred to as
particulate matter . The term PM‐10 refers to particulate matter less than ten microns in size . At certain concentrations , this particulate matter can be harmful to humans and animals if inhaled causing strain on the heart and lungs , which provide oxygen to the body . PM10 can be caused by many activities , including driving on unpaved roads and surfaces , wind erosion from unpaved vacant lots , disruption of land from vehicle maneuvers , explosions , aircraft operations , and other earth‐moving activities , such as construction , demolition , and grading . Its primary source is typically the exhaust emitted by vehicles , wood burning , and industrial processes .
ISSUE DSS‐1
Smoke from Keesler Medic Monthly testing of the Keesle generators creates smoke wh Oak Park neighborhood resid
The Keesler Medical Center , located in the nort AFB , utilizes four diesel generators as a backup Energy Plant ( CEP ) was previously located in the during Hurricane Katrina , flooding damaged the damage impacted the Keesler Medical Center ’ s hurricane , prompting a rebuild of the Central En hospital to plan for future flooding events .
As part of the maintenance routine for the gene a month concurrently . On a quarterly basis , the undergo a day long test . Both types of tests are hours .
The CEP is located approximately 190 feet from and approximately 280 feet from the nearest re CEP . Because the generators are diesel powere generators during testing . There are also diese smoke during generator testing . The smoke is a in the Oak Park neighborhood that reside on th AFB fence line .
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