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Accession Number:
AD1155285
Title:
Illumination for Battleship Aircraft Night Operations, Further Tests
Report Date:
1937-05-07
Abstract:
Night landing tests with an SOC-2 seaplane on the Anacostia River at the Naval Air Station led to a system of illumination and a method of landing which appeared to be satisfactory for conditions at sea. The system of illumination consisted of an ordinary 36-inch 12-kilowatt searchlight which directed a long streak of light on the water, Two grayish yellow color filters, transmitting about 1/20 of the light, 6 inches square, were mounted on either side of the plane's windshield. The plane approached toward the streak of light at an angle of about 10 or 20 degrees and landed on the water close alongside of the beam, never being in the beam until after contact with the water.
Document Type:
Conference:
Journal:
Pages:
11
File Size:
1.64MB
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Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release
