Accession Number:

AD0842622

Title:

Pistol-Projected Parachute Red Flare Distress Signals.

Descriptive Note:

Test rept.,

Corporate Author:

COAST GUARD BALTIMORE MD FIELD TESTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Personal Author(s):

• Buzhardt, R. E., Jr

Report Date:

1968-10-28

Pagination or Media Count:

9.0

Abstract:

Tests were to determine the compliance with Coast Guard Specifications of a sample lot of pistol-projected parachute red flares.

Descriptors:

• (*PARACHUTE FLARES
• ACCEPTABILITY)
• (*COLORED FLARES
• DISTRESS SIGNALS)
• VISUAL SIGNALS
• FIRING TESTS(ORDNANCE)
• PISTOLS
• GUN LAUNCHERS
• PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING)
• MILITARY REQUIREMENTS
• FAILURE
• MERCHANT VESSELS
• BURNING RATE
• ALTITUDE
• PARACHUTE DESCENTS
• ENVIRONMENTAL TESTS
• AUTOIGNITION
• EJECTION
• BRIGHTNESS

Subject Categories:

• Pyrotechnics
• Escape, Rescue and Survival

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE