Bioenvironmental promotes McConnell's well-being

Staff Sgt. Cody LeNeve, 22nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron bioenvironmental engineering apprentice, wears a level A suit while he tests the x-ray and gamma radiation detection machine on a sample outside of the base clinic June 15, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The fully-insulated suit is periodically tested for ready-use for bio-hazardous, radiological, chemical or unknown hazard emergencies. During an unknown hazard emergency, engineers use the radiation detection machine to analyze particles in the air to indentify the agents in a substance and provide advice on decontamination and protection procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Maria Ruiz)

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Bioenvironmental promotes McConnell's well-being

Tech. Sgt. Shayne Miller, 22nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron bioenvironmental engineering NCOIC of readiness and environmental elements, tests a gas chromatoharph mass spectrometer on a practice sample at the base clinic June 3, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The $150,000 spectrometer measures air and soil organic compounds to evaluate if it contains chemical substances harmful to individuals. The spectrometer’s accompanying computer program also identifies what the compounds are in an unknown substance during an emergency. Bioenvironmental engineering Airmen survey and evaluate community and industrial workplace environments, and recommend controls to keep hazardous environmental and occupational exposures within acceptable limits. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Maria Ruiz)

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Bioenvironmental promotes McConnell's well-being

Staff Sgt. Cody LeNeve, 22nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron bioenvironmental engineering apprentice, uses a balometer to measure the ventilation air flow inside a room at the base clinic June 3, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The balometer measures the amount of air supplied to a room, air flow from a supply and exhaust vent and the air changes per hour in a room. These measurements will help engineers determine if the appropriate air flow in a building is available. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Maria Ruiz)

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Bioenvironmental promotes McConnell's well-being

Airman 1st Class Chaveette Hillard, 22nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron bioenvironmental engineering apprentice, helps Senior Airman Chris Carrow, 22nd Maintenance Squadron fuel systems repair journeyman, don a mask during a respirator fit test at the base clinic June 15, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Certain career fields, like the fuels system workplace, are enrolled in the respiratory protection program and the fit test help ensure the mask fits properly. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Maria Ruiz)

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Bioenvironmental promotes McConnell's well-being

Senior Airman Jon Turner, 22nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron bioenvironmental engineering technician, tests the pH level of faucet water at the Child Development Center June 15, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Bioenvironmental engineering Airmen do monthly tests on McConnell’s water distribution system at random locations to calculate the amount of pH, chlorine and fluoride in the water. Water samples are given to the state to assure that chlorine levels are at a minimal level of one milligram per liter proper disinfection of drinkable water. The bioenvironmental engineer Airmen use environmental sampling equipment to collect drinking water, wastewater, air, soil and other environmental samples for physical, chemical, radiological and bacteriological analysis. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Maria Ruiz).

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Airman 1st Class Chaveette Hillard, 22nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron bioenvironmental engineering apprentice, adjusts the settings on a wet bulb globe temperature meter outside the base clinic June 3, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Bioenvironmental engineering Airmen read these findings every hour during normal working hours, seven days a week, once the ambient temperature has reached 85 degrees. The meter measures wind speed, normal air temperature, solar radiation and humidity to accurately calculate the ambient temperature. These readings help safety representatives determine the work rest cycles, fluid replacement guideline and base heat categories. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Maria Ruiz)

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Bioenvironmental promotes McConnell's well-being

Published June 23, 2010
By Public Affairs staff
22nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- McConnell's bioenvironmental engineers work to promote a safe working environment for Team McConnell using specialized equipment.

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