Amphibious Assault Ship Hangar Bay Smoke-Removal Tests Conducted Onboard the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6)

Abstract

The objective of this test program was to conduct preliminary scoping tests onboard the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) for the purpose of providing guidance on changes to the ventilation procedures described in the current doctrine. During these tests, smoke generators were used to evaluate the removal-performance from the hangar bay with various door configurations and ventilation conditions. The visibility in the hangar bay was used as the measure of performance. The effect of door status and wind direction/speed was evaluated. Doors that were used included the port and starboard elevator doors, the flight deck ramp door, and the well deck ramp door. The effect of crosswinds and headwinds was evaluated. In addition, the effect of using the well deck supply fans was assessed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2003
Accession Number
ADA420176

Entities

People

  • Arthur J. Parker
  • Glenn E. Risley
  • Howard L. Bowman
  • Michelle J. Peatross
  • Robert L. Darwin

Organizations

  • Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Aircraft Carriers
  • Aircrafts
  • Airway Management
  • Amphibious Assault Ships
  • Amphibious Operations
  • Control Systems
  • Flight Decks
  • Generators
  • Navy
  • Nimitz-Class
  • Ship Decks
  • Ships
  • Smoke Generators
  • Uss George Washington
  • Wind
  • Wind Direction

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.