Published August 2000 | Version v1
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R and D users guide to the Ohmsett Oil Spill Response Test Facility

Creators

  • 1. US Minerals Management Service, Technology Assessment and Research Program, Herndon, VA (United States)

Description

Ohmsett - the National Oil Spill Response Test Facility, is the world's largest tow/wave tank designed to evaluate the performance of equipment that detects, monitors and clears up oil spills under environmentally safe conditions. Ohmsett is the only facility capable of testing and training with oil, using full-scale response equipment. (Author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Spill Science and Technology Bulletin
Journal Volume
6
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
p. 77-87
ISSN
1353-2561
CODEN
SSTBEK

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
32002148
Subject category
S02: PETROLEUM;
Descriptors DEI
OIL POLLUTION CONTAINMENT; OIL SPILLS; TEST FACILITIES; USA
Descriptors DEC
ACCIDENTS; CONTROL; DEVELOPED COUNTRIES; NORTH AMERICA; POLLUTION CONTROL