Maintaining the Integrity of the TRESTLE Decking.

Abstract

This report examines methods of maintaining the integrity of the wood decking (top surface platform) of the TRESTLE Electromagnetic Pulse Simulator located at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico. Since the decking directly supports large aircraft during testing and is completely exposed to the weather its state is examined through a series of experiments which test the condition of the wood and coating, and moisture content levels in the wood. The decking is presently protected by a waterproof epoxy coating. This report looks at an alternative coating called Miracote and examines possible modes of protection other than the use of coatings. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA118644

Entities

People

  • Darren S. Mcknight

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Aircrafts
  • Coatings
  • Dew Point
  • Dielectric Permittivity
  • Dielectric Properties
  • Epoxy Coatings
  • Humidity
  • Measurement
  • Moisture
  • Moisture Content
  • New Mexico
  • Simulators
  • Test Facilities
  • United States
  • Water Vapor

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Facility/Structural Engineering.
  • Surface Coatings Technology.