Title

A Study of Reliability of Flight-Vehicle Fire-Protective Equipment

Date

1961

Index Abstract

Coming Soon

Photo Quality

Not Needed

Report Number

ASD TR 61-65

Creator

Cary, H.

Easterday, J. L.

Farrar, D. L.

Weller, A. E.

Stember, L. H., Jr.

Corporate Author

Battelle Memorial Institute

Laboratory

Flight Accessories Laboratory

Extent

63

Identifier

AD0268574

Access Rights

OTS

Distribution Classification

1

Contract

AF 33(616)-7306

DoD Project

6075

DoD Task

61074

DTIC Record Exists

No

Distribution Change Authority Correspondence

None

Abstract

An analysis was initiated of existing firedetection and extinguishing systems to determine deficiencies from a reliability standpoint, and determine design criteria to insure high reliability for use in flight vehicles. A field survey and data analysis were peormend rported on in Phase I of this contract. Since it was concluded that a lack of systems approach was the main contribution to unreliable equipmen thiporlineates an integrated program for achieving reliable fire protection for a flight vehicle. Fire hazards must be identified during a design and hazard study of the preliminary weapon-system design. Materials characteristics must be assessed and a firehazard index estimated. The risks of using or not using a fire-protection system must be studied. A technique for justifying the use of fire-protection equipment is described, as is a means of optimizing fire-detection characteristics.

Report Availability

Full text available by request

Date Issued

1961-09

Type

report

Provenance

Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control

Format

63 pages ; 28 cm.