Performance Evaluation of the Container for the AN/ALE-38 Chaff Dispensing Pod Assembly.

Abstract

Fiberglass reinforced plastic containers as an alternative to wood containers for the storage and shipment of Chaff Dispensing Pod Assemblies were investigated. Specific rough handling and environmental tests were accomplished including vibration, leak, and pendulum impact test at ambient conditions, and edgewise and cornerwise drop tests after prescribed environmental preconditioning. Test results are discussed.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA033087

Entities

People

  • Randle E. Dukes

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Assembly
  • Containers
  • Drop Tests
  • Environmental Tests
  • Fiberglass
  • Impact Tests
  • Pendulums
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods
  • Vibration

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