NSWC/WOL/TR 76-161 



SUMMARY 



The Navy is required by law to mimimize adverse effects on the 

 environment in all of its activities and to monitor its operations 

 to ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations. 



This report presents the results of part of a continuing study of 

 the environmental effects of underwater explosion testing, and 

 covers the practical aspects of monitoring such tests on a routine 

 basis. In addition, this information will be useful in the planning 

 of all underwater tests and should be particularly helpful for 

 estimating the funding and man-power requirements. The mention of 

 specific commercial equipment and/or brand names does not imply 

 endorsement or recommendation for use. 



This work is part of the Ordnance Pollution Abatement Program of 

 the Naval Sea Systems Command and was funded under Program Element 

 62765N SF57-572-391, the Review and Evaluation Work Unit. 



Julius w. enig 



By direction 



