Environmental Simulation and Test Criteria for Captive-Carry Cycling of Air Launched Missiles.

Abstract

This report primarily covers the tests and analyses performed on the Standard ARM (AGM-78) missile to establish a condensation test simulating the captive-carry cycle environment, i.e., sea level storage, ascent to altitude, cruise at altitude and descent to sea level. A historical account of moisture problems encountered with several other Navy air launched missiles is also presented. A test cycle and special test equipment was designed and tests conducted to substantiate an analytically derived condensation cycle. The test cycle and procedures are expected to be submitted for incorporation into MIL-STD-810 (Method 518), Environmental Test Methods. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0868864

Entities

People

  • Daniel M. Watters
  • J. R. Donovan

Organizations

  • Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Launched
  • Altitude
  • Condensation
  • Environment
  • Environmental Tests
  • Moisture
  • Sea Level
  • Simulations
  • Standards
  • Test Equipment
  • Test Methods

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