FEASIBILITY STUDY OF POINT SOURCE BETA GAUGE FOR MEASURING FABRIC WEAR.
Abstract
This study was conducted as a continuation of efforts by the U.S. Army General Equipment Test Activity to more accurately evaluate the wear resistance of military fabrics. A nondestructive and objective method of measuring the rate of fabric deterioration during wear may result in a great saving of time and could preclude the necessity for accelerated wear courses. Exploratory studies using beta radiation sources led to the conclusion that emission of beta rays when used in conjunction with an electronic counting system can provide the desired method of measurement. By conducting this study the feasibility of the use of the point source has been determined. It was concluded that a scanning device using a beta radiation source, radiation counter and recorder, can provide a permanent record of distribution of the weight of the material per unit area and can be used successfully to measure fabric wear. The time required for the equipment to profile a 9- by 13-inch area is prohibitive and the two basic approaches require some system designing and selection of components.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1967
- Accession Number
- AD0841421
Entities
People
- B. H. Yarborough