A STUDY OF THE USAF SCHOOL OF AEROSPACE MEDICINE HUMAN CENTRIFUGE.

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Abstract:

A study was made of the fire hazards peculiar to the equipment and operation of the USAF School of Aerospace Medicine Human Centrifuge at Brooks Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. This study was based on present Air Force Standards. No major hazards were found, however, recommendations are presented which provide more in-depth protection for the centrifuge as it now exists. The major recommendation is the installation of a fire-fog deluge system with alarm in the pump room and sub-pit where the storage of combustibles is necessary. Author

Author(s):
Eggleston, L. A. ; Johnston, R. K. ; Pryor, A. J.
Author Organization(s):
SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INST SAN ANTONIO TEX DEPT OF STRUCTURAL RESEARCH
Descriptive Note:
Final rept., phase 1,
Annotation:
Study of the USAF School of Aerospace Medicine human centrifuge.
Pagination:
0035

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Contract/Grant Number(s):
AF41(609)-2715
Project Number(s):
SwR1 03-1787
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*FIRE SAFETY, LABORATORIES, ACCELERATION TOLERANCE, CENTRIFUGES, HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT, HAZARDS, FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS, FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, FOAM, AEROSPACE MEDICINE
Field(s)/Group(s):
Stress Physiology, Safety Engineering, Test Facilities, Equipment and Methods
Report Date:
1965 Oct 29