THE DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF POLYSTYRENE FOAM CONTAINER FOR THE MK 21 TYPE SUBMARINE LOCATION MARKER,

Abstract

An improved method for packaging the Mk 21, 22, 23 or 24 Submarine Location Marker and Mk 27 Submarine Location Marker has been developed and evaluated as described in this report. The recommended container is made of foamed polystyrene and will replace the present metal container. The polystyrene foam container will decrease the cost of packaging by more than ninety percent, in addition to permitting improved handling by an extensive reduction in container weight. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 05, 1964
Accession Number
AD0609299

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  • Frank A. Niehaus

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  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Containerizing
  • Containers
  • Dielectric Polymers
  • Macromolecules
  • Materials
  • Molecules
  • Packaging
  • Plastics
  • Polymers
  • Polystyrenes
  • Resins
  • Submarines
  • Test And Evaluation

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