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Accession Number:

AD1166825

Title:

The Prevention of Fogging of Optics in Submarine Periscopes

Author(s):

• Schechter, William H.
• Miller, R. R.

Author Organization(s):

• NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON DC

Report Date:

1943-02-12

Abstract:

This report covers the experimental work done on the evacuation of periscopes by this laboratory for the purpose of reducing the, condensable vapor concentration to values below the dew points for any service temperatures. The equipment necessary and part of the operations have been reviewed.

Document Type:

Conference:

Journal:

Pages:

19

File Size:

1.55MB

Contracts:

Grants:

Descriptors:

• navy
• vapor pressure
• chemistry
• water vapor
• dew point
• military research
• optics
• gages
• periscopes
• pressure gages
• silica gels
• submarine bases
• barometric pressure
• low temperature
• partial pressure
• vacuum
• vacuum pumps

Identifiers:

• fogging

SubjectCategory:

• Mechanical, Industrial, Civil and Marine Engineering
• Physics

Communities of Interest:

• Ground and Sea Platforms

Distribution Statement:

Approved For Public Release

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