A-7E Thermal Radiation Closure Functional Evaluation,

Abstract

Tests detailed in this report were conducted by Naval Weapons Evaluation Facility personnel to evaluate ease of operation, binding encountered, and any possible interference with canopy release handle or other instrumentation/equipment while manually actuating the thermal radiation closure from the closed to the open position. Three pilots in full flight gear, two maintenance personnel, and one project engineer participated in these tests. No particular problems were encountered which could lead to inadvertent canopy ejection. Use of the left arm to actuate the detent release lever presented no problems, and minimal sliding friction between segments with no evidence of binding was observed. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 18, 1972
Accession Number
ADA044165

Entities

People

  • James E. Fordice
  • Lawrence L. Langdon

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accidents
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Aircrafts
  • Aviation Accidents
  • Ejection Seats
  • Emergencies
  • Engineers
  • Hazards
  • Maintenance
  • Maintenance Personnel
  • Radiation
  • Seats
  • Sliding Friction
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment
  • Thermal Radiation

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Electrical Engineering