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

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)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 29, 1965
Accession Number
AD0624546

Entities

People

  • A. J. Pryor
  • L. A. Eggleston
  • R. K. Johnston

Organizations

  • Southwest Research Institute

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerospace Medicine
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Centrifuges
  • Detectors
  • Fire Hazards
  • Hazards
  • Standards
  • Warning Systems

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Engineering.
  • Fire Suppression Systems Design.

Technology Areas

  • Space