Jet Blast Fence Investigation at John F. Kennedy International Airport.

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Abstract:

A blast fence installed at the departure end of runway 31L at John F. Kennedy International Airport intended to protect aircraft landing on runway 4R from the effects of jet blast was believed to be ineffective. Tests were conducted in two phases. The initial phase was subjective, using smoke to aid in flow visualization. These tests were inconclusive and led to a second phase using instrumentation to determine whether or not a jet blast was present on runway 4R behind the blast fence. Results of phase II confirmed the presence of a jet blast. Tests covered seven aircraft types and indicated maximum blast velocities at runway 4R of 35 miles per hour above ambient wind.

Author(s):
Christiansen, Guenther H.
Author Organization(s):
NATIONAL AVIATION FACILITIES EXPERIMENTAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY N J
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.,
Pagination:
0035

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
FAA-NA-75-36, FAA-RD-75-121
Project Number(s):
FAA-214-531-030
Monitor Series:
75-121
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*AIRPORTS, *BLAST, *JET AIRCRAFT, *ATTENUATORS, VELOCITY, MEASUREMENT, DETECTORS, PERFORMANCE TESTS, TEST METHODS, FLOW VISUALIZATION, TAKEOFF, DATA ACQUISITION, INSTRUMENTATION, RUNWAYS, OSCILLOSCOPES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Terminal Flight Facilities, Safety Engineering
Keyword(s):
*Blast fences, Jet blast, DOT 4CZ CA, DOT 5A, Safety engineering
Report Date:
1975 Aug 01