Structurally Integrated Radiation Shielding for Rigid Wall Transportable shelters

Triton Systems, Inc., proposes to develop a lightweight integrated radiation shielding solution for structural elements for use in Army Standard Family (ASF) Expandable ISO Shelter housing CT Scanner equipment in the US Army Deployable Medical System (DEPMEDS) facility. The structurally integrated radiation shielding technology will allow moving the CT scanner into the main body of the Combat Support Hospital (CSH), enable a much better workflow, and improve the medical care of the wounded. In order to accomplish this objective, the shelter walls will be shielded from within to eliminate the time of transitioning the exposed patient from the CT scanner to the Surgical Suite and will do so without increasing the weight of the system beyond the 15,000 lb threshold. This effort will provide the operating room, radiology, and laboratory facilities of the hospital with the required radiation protection capabilities.