ANALYSIS OF WFT-709 FLIGHT TESTS OF NAVIGATOR'S COMPARTMENT DEFROSTING SYSTEM. MODEL RD-47E

Abstract

The navigator's compartment defrost system per the configuration of RB-47E airplane AF 51-5258 is marginal in providing a frost-free nose camera and viewfinder window during a high altitude maximum range cruise photo- reconnaissance mission. The system will satisfactorily maintain the nose cover and both scan windows free from frost during this condition. The system is deficient at the start of a low altitude mission which is preceded by a maximum rate descent from high altitude. Recommendations are made for improvement of system performance during this latter condition. It is believed those changes will also provide additional protection against frost during the high altitude photo-mission.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 06, 1956
Accession Number
AD0101339

Entities

People

  • J. G. Kiefer
  • W. A. Murray

Organizations

  • Boeing

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air
  • Air Supplies
  • Aircrafts
  • Cameras
  • Control Systems
  • Detectors
  • Dew Point
  • Electrical Equipment
  • Electronic Equipment
  • Governments
  • High Altitude
  • Low Altitude
  • Moisture Content
  • Photographs
  • Photography
  • Rdx
  • Thermal Switches

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Geodesy
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.