A FEASIBILITY STUDY OF CHEMICAL LIGHTING FORMULATIONS FOR USE ON PARACHUTES.
Abstract
A new chemical lighting system was developed, which comprises an essentially dry, treated fabric and an activator fluid. Light is produced by spraying the activator fluid on the treated fabric. A brightness on the order of 1 foot lambert or greater is provided for periods exceeding one half hour. The activator fluid was formulated to remain mobile at temperatures at least as low as -30F to permit activation of the system at low temperatures. Both components of the new system have sufficient storage stability for demonstration and feasibility testing purposes. Design criteria for substrate chemical lighting systems developed in the program indicate that substantially brighter systems can be developed. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 23, 1969
- Accession Number
- AD0690884
Entities
People
- Michael M. Rauhut
- Robert H. Whitman