Current Efforts to Develop Alternate Test Protocols for the Joint Technical Bulletin "Department of Defense Ammunition and Explosives Hazard Classification Procedures"
Abstract
When the Department of Defense (DoD) revised their Technical Bulletin (TB) 700-2, NAVSEAINST 8020.8B, TO 11A-1-47, DLAR 8220.12 hazard classification guidelines in January 1998L, it significantly changed the procedures used to determine the explosive classification of rocket motors, to be shipped or placed in DoD storage facilities. The revised test protocols outlined in this document, (hereafter referred to as TB 700-2) were far more conservative and costly to implement than the previous ones. These changes will have a profound impact on the solid rocket community and in particular those involved with the research and development and manufacture of large rocket motors. The ramifications are higher development costs and severe limitations on performance improvements. This paper outlines the current efforts of the Air Force Research Laboratory Propulsion Directorate, Thiokol, Atlantic Research Corporation, and Naval Air Warfare Center to unite the solid rocket community into developing acceptable alternate test protocols that could fulfill the intent of TB 700-2 and be considered by the Department of Defense Explosive Safety Board (DDESB) for incorporation into a future revision to TB 700-2.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 05, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA407051
Entities
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory