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Author
Swan, A. G.
Title
Two Man Space Environment Simulator Accident.
Coporate
Aerospace Medical Div., Brooks AFB, TX
Report
AMD-TR-67-2,
Distribution
Available from National Technical Information Service
Book or Conf
Aerospace Medical Div. Fire Hazards and Extinguishment Conference. May 23, 1967., Brooks AFB, TX, 4-38 p., 1967
Keywords
aerospace environment | compartment fires | accident investigations | animals | teflon (trademark) | environment simulators | spacecraft
Identifiers
spacecraft
Abstract
Results of an accident investigation of a test chamber inside a high bay area is detailed; many photographs are used to illustrate the extent of the burning and the pattern of flame propagation. The information will be used so that procedures may be developed, protective clothing, fire extinguishing and fire detection systems may be implemented.