- 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
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spacecraft environments
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inhibition
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fire protection
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fire hazards
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Halon 1301
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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.