HELICOPTER EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTING.

Abstract

Four potential systems of emergency exit lighting were tested. One system used RF-excited fluorescent lights, one used a chemiluminescent material, and the other two systems employed electroluminescent tapes. Luminous output of each was measured as a function of operating time on batteries, and subjective underwater tests were made in a mockup HH52A helicopter cabin. The systems are comparatively evaluated, and recommendations of requirements and specifications for a usable system, based upon the knowledge produced by this project are given. From the results of these tests it appears that electroluminescent materials offer the most promise. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 03, 1969
Accession Number
AD0696563

Entities

People

  • G. P. Clark

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Cabins
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Emergencies
  • Helicopters
  • Materials
  • Specifications

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Chemistry (specifically Chemical Fluorescence)
  • Systems Analysis and Design