Accession Number:

AD0711384

Title:

ENGINEERING DESIGN AND TEST OF PACKAGING SYSTEMS FOR THE 2171 GYROSCOPE PLATFORM,

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

AIR FORCE PACKAGING EVALUATION AGENCY WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OHIO

Personal Author(s):

• Moravec,Edward P.
• Venetos,Matthew A.

Report Date:

1970-07-01

Pagination or Media Count:

24.0

Abstract:

The objectives of the study were to evaluate the shock and vibration protection provided by a contractor designed packaging system for the 2171 Gyroscope Platform and, if required, to determine and recommend design changes for improved package protection. A deficienty was discovered in the contractors pack design which developed under certain conditions of handling. The deficiency was identified as a possible cause for the high damage rates and a method was recommended for correcting the deficiency. Author

Descriptors:

• (*GYRO STABILIZERS
• *PACKAGING)
• PROTECTION
• SHOCK(MECHANICS)
• VIBRATION
• CONTAINERS
• HANDLING
• ISOCYANATE PLASTICS

Subject Categories:

• Containers and Packaging

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE