AASTP- 1: QD Companion Plus 4+

This is an enhanced version of the Standard Edition of the Quantity Distance (QD) Companion App, which is now in compliance with NATO Manual AASTP-1 Edition C Version 1 (released). The app is designed to facilitate rapid ‘one-on-one’ Potential Explosive Site (PES) to Exposed Site (ES) Quantity Distance (QD) assessments for above-ground storage scenarios.

Enhancements over the Standard Edition include:

- Data management functionality to record, edit, and save QD assessments.
- The capability to adjust Hazard Division density values in accordance with physical capacity estimations.
- Integration of consequence analysis (injury and damage threshold distances) based on calculated HD1.1 NEQ limits.
- Inclusion of AASTP-5 Field Distances calculations and Risk Assessment methodology
- Calculated logistic disposal range distances calculations based on AASTP-1 and ITAG documents.  .


Background

The primary objective of AASTP-1 (Manual of NATO Guidelines for the Storage of Military Ammunition and Explosives) is to establish conventional military ammunition and explosives safety principles and guidelines for NATO member states. The document is an open-source publication without security classification or specific releasability instructions. This approach is intended to promote ammunition and explosives safety globally and facilitate the harmonisation of NATO requirements with other international explosives safety standards.

Disclaimer Statement

The outcomes presented in this application have been technically validated to the extent feasible by the developer. However, it is imperative for the user to be cognisant that this application is solely intended for advisory purposes. It has not undergone authoritative approval or endorsement by NATO. Consequently, the developer and NATO cannot be held liable for any unforeseen mishaps or erroneous decisions arising from the utilisation of this application.