- Author
- Pohler, C. H.
- Title
- Shipboard Composites in Fires: Interface With Shipboard Damage Control.
- Coporate
- Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, DC
- Book or Conf
- Naval Sea Systems Command. Composites in Fire Workshop. Volume 2. April 2-4, 1985, Monterey, CA, 28-28/2 p., 1985
- Keywords
- composite materials
- Abstract
- This paper postulates that the increased use of composites will have serious impacts on shipboard damage control. Problems discussed included smoke/toxic gas ingestion into the ship, composite fire byproducts, and the impact on chemical warfare defense. Requirements and needs discused included the need for rapid extinguishment, realistic large scale fire tests, improved fire retardant materials, and fire fighters gear and protective equipment.