Rapid Site Preparation Techniques. Prevention of Soil Erosion on an Earth-Filled Aircraft Shelter

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Title
Rapid Site Preparation Techniques. Prevention of Soil Erosion on an Earth-Filled Aircraft Shelter
Date
1968
Index Abstract
Not Available
Photo Quality
Undetermined
Report Number
AFAPL TR 68-108
Creator
Doughty, Leon E., Jr
Corporate Author
LTV Aerospace Corp Dallas Tx Vought Aeronautics Div
Extent
43
NTRL Accession Number
AD854501
Identifier
AD0854501
Distribution Classification
1
DTIC Record Exists
No
Distribution Change Authority Correspondence
AFAPL LTR
Abstract
A lightweight, low cost, long life erosion resistant cover for protecting the earth fill over a steel aircraft shelter was successfully demonstrated. The materials used were a composite fiber glass mat and a fire retardant polyester resin. The selected system weighs 3.9 pounds per square yard and costs $1.59 per square yard. A test area 12 feet by 80 feet on a prototype shelter was constructed over four feet of earth fill in approximately one half hour or a rate of about 2000 square feet per hour. The application equipment, which was developed for preparing VTOL aircraft landing and take-off sites, was used by adding a 90 foot hose and hand held spray gun. Recommendation is made for development of a small 1000 pound unit for operational use.
Report Availability
Full text available by request
Date Issued
1968-06
Publisher
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH : Air Force Aero Propulsion Laboratory, Air Force Systems Command
Type
report
Provenance
Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control
Format
43 pages ; 28 cm.