Accession Number:
AD0738561
Title:
Snow Stabilization Techniques for Helicopter Landings
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Corporate Author:
FRANKLIN INST RESEARCH LABS PHILADELPHIA PA
Personal Author(s):
Report Date:
1971-09-01
Pagination or Media Count:
55.0
Abstract:
The report describes the result of a feasibility study to investigate surface stabilization of snow by chemical treatment to eliminate reduced visibility created by helicopter down wash on landing and take-off. Of the candidate methods evaluated, sintering of the snow by methanol appeared promising.
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Subject Categories:
- Terminal Flight Facilities