Investigation of the Radio Frequency Hazard to Case Ignition Primers of 5"/38, 6"/47 and 8"/55 Fixed Ammunition
Abstract
The possibility of accidental firing of 5"/38, 6"/47 and 8"/55 fixed naval ammunition due to very strong radio fields on shipboard has been investigated over the frequency range from 175 kilocycles to 550 megacycles, and at certain higher radar frequencies. No serious hazard was found to exist. Only by setting up artificial conditions which are not believed likely to occur during ordinary shipboard handling or storage of ammunition, was it possible to ignite the primers.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1947
- Accession Number
- AD1204314
Entities
People
- E. R. Longman
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory