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Author
deRis, J.
Title
Fire Extinguishment and Inhibition in Spacecraft Environments. Final Report.
Coporate
Factory Mutual Research, Norwood, MA
Sponsor
National Aeronautics and Space Admin., Cleveland, OH
Report
FMRC J.I. 0N0N5.BU; NASA CP-2476
December 1986
12 p.
Book or Conf
National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Spacecraft Fire Safety. Proceedings of a Workshop. NASA Conference Publication 2476. August 20-21, 1986, Cleveland, OH, Margle, J. M.; Friedman, R., Editors, 43-49 p., 1986
Keywords
fire extinguishment | spacecraft environments | inhibition | fire protection | fire hazards | Halon 1301 | water sprays
Identifiers
fire extinguishing agents
Abstract
The general problem of fire extinguishment and inerting in spacecraft environments is considered. Extrapolation of terrestrial fire protection experience to microgravity spacecraft situations demands a thorough scientific understanding of the extinguishing mechanisms.