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Vapor purge experiments give Air Force a competitive edge

Courtney Stankavich, 7llth Human Performance Wing research chemist from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, tests the initial air quality inside a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Dyess AFB, Texas, Aug. 29, 2020. To understand how quickly air exchanges remove chemical vapors from a particular airframe, the vapor purge team conducted tests to determine the effective air exchange rate which accounts for naturally occurring mixing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mercedes Porter)
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Vapor purge experiments give Air Force a competitive edge

A C-130J Super Hercules pilot, assigned to the 317th Airlift Wing, gives a thumbs up to two research scientists, assigned to the 711th Human Performance Wing from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, on the flightline at Dyess AFB, Texas, Aug. 26, 2020. Tests were conducted at multiple bases with different aircraft in order to collect knowledge to improve Airmen’s operations and future equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mercedes Porter)
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Vapor purge experiments give Air Force a competitive edge

Mark Docter, 711th Human Performance Wing research scientist from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, prepares a pump on the flightline at Dyess AFB, Texas, Aug. 26, 2020. During the vapor purge experiments, the chemical methyl salicylate, which is a common ingredient used in mint candies, was used to simulate chemical warfare agents and is safe to use with people and equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mercedes Porter)
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Vapor purge experiments give Air Force a competitive edge

Airmen assigned to the 317th Airlift Wing and research scientists assigned to the 711th Human Performance Wing at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, stand outside of a C-130J Super Hercules at Dyess AFB, Texas, Aug. 26, 2020. The vapor purge tests were conducted over the course of three days using different scenarios in the C-130J. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mercedes Porter)
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Vapor purge experiments give Air Force a competitive edge

Michelle Docter, 711th Human Performance Wing research chemist from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, puts on a disposable suit inside of a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Dyess AFB, Texas, Aug. 26, 2020. The suits were worn during the vapor purge experiments to prevent contamination of samples, which could lead to inaccurate readings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mercedes Porter)
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