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Aircraft Fire Protection Technology Applications
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Abstract
A different approach to aircraft passenger survival has been undertaken by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and AVCO Corporation-that of shielding the passenger compartment by surrounding it with a fire resistant foam shell capable of protecting the occupants long enough for the fire to burn out, or for fire-fighting equipment to reach the aircraft and extinguish the fire.
Application of the newly evolved intumescent material as a passive thermal control system to provide fire protection for remote or inaccessible dry bay regions and equipment bays is also discussed.
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Alexander, J., Newland, J., Patterson, D., and Tempesta, F., "Aircraft Fire Protection Technology Applications," SAE Technical Paper 720345, 1972, https://doi.org/10.4271/720345.Also In
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- Belason E.B. Castle G. Crowley D. D'Avanzo L. “A Fire Simulation Facility for Materials Response Testing.” Fire Technology 6 2 May 1970 179 188
- Neel C.B. Parker J.A. Fish R.H. Henshaw J. Newland J.H. Tempesta F.L. “Heat Shields for Aircraft-A New Concept to Save Lives in Crash Fires.” Astronautics and Aeronautics 9 11 November 1971 18 26