Accession Number:

ADA318816

Title:

An Electrostatic Hazards Evaluation of RAAF Flightline Clothing.

Descriptive Note:

Technical rept.,

Corporate Author:

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ORGANIZATION CANBERRA (AUSTRALIA)

Personal Author(s):

• Bajinskis, G.
• Billon, H.
• Quinn, J.

Report Date:

1996-07-01

Pagination or Media Count:

44.0

Abstract:

An electrostatic hazards assessment of procedures and service clothing used during flightline operations that involve electro-explosive devices EEDs has been completed. The assessment includes measurements of the body-to-ground resistance, capacitance and body potential for personnel in service clothing. Activities involved in the loading of 20 mm ammunition into an FA-18 aircraft provide a focus for the investigation.

Descriptors:

• *ELECTROSTATICS
• *EXPLOSIVES INITIATORS
• TEST AND EVALUATION
• HAZARDS
• AMMUNITION
• CLOTHING
• CAPACITANCE

Subject Categories:

• Electrical and Electronic Equipment
• Ammunition and Explosives

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE