Accession Number:

AD0270669

Title:

THE THERMAL RADIATION CHARACTERISTICS OF AIRSHIP FABRICS

Descriptive Note:

Technical Report

Corporate Author:

NAVAL APPLIED SCIENCE LAB BROOKLYN NY BROOKLYN United States

Personal Author(s):

• BRACCIAVENTI, J.
• MAGGIO, R.

Report Date:

1956-10-10

Pagination or Media Count:

24.0

Abstract:

Three airship fabrics were exposed to intense thermal radiation simulating field pulses corresponding to weapon yields of approximately 40, 100, and 1500 KT. The critical radiant exposures of the material as measured for these energy releases were correlated with weapon yield.

Descriptors:

• ALUMINUM COATINGS
• RUBBER COATINGS
• THERMAL RADIATION
• AIRFRAMES
• AIRSHIPS
• MATERIALS
• NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS
• RADIATION EFFECTS
• SIMULATION

Subject Categories:

• Coatings, Colorants and Finishes

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE