- Author
- Macpherson, J. I.
- Title
- Ground Distribution Contour Measurements for Five Fire-Bombers Currently Used in Canada.
- Coporate
- National Research Council of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario
- Report
- NRC-9997, November 1967, 74 p.
- Distribution
- Available from National Technical Information Service
- Keywords
- bombs (ordnance) | tests
- Abstract
- This report presents the results of the fire bomber ground distribution tests made at Uplands Airport during the spring, summer, and fall of 1967. A total of 37 contour patterns are presented for five of the major existing fire bombers currently used in Canada; the Turbo-Beaver, the Otter, the Twin Otter, the TBM Avenger, and the Canso. Pertinent meteorological data, speeds, altitudes, and recovery percentges are included with each contour pattern, and contour lengths and enclosed areas are calculated for each drop distribution. The effects on the ground distribution of using long-term retardant and a water thickening additive are also discussed.