INVESTIGATION OF STOWAGE HAZARDS IN AIR LAUNCHED MISSILE MAGAZINES: THE COMPATIBILITY OF PREPACKAGED LIQUID- AND SOLID-PROPELLANT BULLPUP MISSILES IN A COMMON SHIPBOARD MAGAZINE
Abstract
Results are given of an investigation to determine if the chain ignition hazards associated with the stowage of BULLPUP ASM-N-7a prepackaged liquid-propellant engines and BULLPUP ASM-N-7 solid-propellant motors in a common magazine exceeds to a significant degree, the chain ignition hazards involved in the stowage of either unit separately. It is concluded that chain ignition is no more likely to occur in the stowage of liquid-propellant BULLPUP ASM-N-7a and solid propellant ASM-N-7 units in a common magazine, to the extent of placing units on the same stanchions at random, than with comparable segregated stowage of liquid- or solid-propellant units. Critical safety measures which must be taken are to insure that the initiator opening of the liquid-propellant engine be closed at all times, either by means of the initiator or the shipping plug and that adequate restraint be provided for propulsive liquid-propellant engines. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1962
- Accession Number
- AD0333070
Entities
People
- E. M. Parry
- R. H. Quillin
Organizations
- Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division