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Fire detector response in aircraft applicationsPhotoelectric, ionization, and gas sensors were used to detect the signatures from the radiant heat or flame of various aircraft materials. It was found that both ionization and photoelectric detectors are about equally capable of detecting products of pyrolysis and combustion of synthetic polymers, especially those containing fire-retardant additives. Ionization detectors alone appeared to be sensitive to combustion products of simple cellulosic materials. A gas sensor detector appeared to be insensitive to pyrolysis or combustion products of many of the materials.
Document ID
19780069765
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Wiersma, S. J.
(SRI International Corp. Menlo Park, CA, United States)
Mckee, R. G.
(SRI International Menlo Park, Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1978
Publication Information
Publication: Aviation Engineering and Maintenance
Volume: 2
Subject Category
Aircraft Instrumentation
Accession Number
78A53674
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS2-8583
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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