Source: http://www.stormingmedia.us/keywords/CONTAINERS-5.html
Timestamp: 2013-05-26 02:50:27
Document Index: 48878420

Matched Legal Cases: ['arts 106', 'arts 106', 'arts 107', 'arts 107', 'arts 107', 'art 107', 'arts 107', 'arts 107', 'arts 107', 'arts 107']

Annual Retest of POP Requirements of PA120 Metal Container Used for Packaging 40mm Cartridges
05 NOV 93
Authors: Edgardo B. Silvestre; ARMY ARMAMENT RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER PICATINNY ARSENAL N J	This report covers the annual retest of POP Requirements of PA120 Metal Container used as shipping container for 40mm cartridges. The PA120 contains different types of 40mm cartridges. Tests were conducted using additional test weight in order to insure the integrity of the shipping container. POP, Packaging, Ammunition Packaging, PA120 Annual Retest of Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) Requirements of M592 Metal Container Used for Packaging 30mm Cartridges for Packing Group 2
Authors: Edgardo B. Silvestre; ARMY ARMAMENT RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER PICATINNY ARSENAL N J	This report covers the annual retest of POP Requirements of M592 Metal Container used as shipping container for 30mm cartridges. The M592 contains 30mm cartridges of different types, quantities and weights. Tests were conducted using additional test weight in order to insure shipping container integrity. POP, Packaging, Ammunition package, M592 Annual Retest of Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) Requirements of Wirebound Box for Small Caliber Ammunition Packed in M19A1 Metal Container
Authors: Edgardo B. Silvestre; ARMY ARMAMENT RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER PICATINNY ARSENAL N J	This report covers the annual retest of POP Requirements of wirebound box, part No. 5581378 used as shipping container for small caliber ammunition. The exterior wirebound box contains four M19A1 metal inner containers containing 7.62mm small arms ammunition of different quantities and weights. The tests were conducted using the highest gross weight to insure the integrity of the shipping container. Performance Oriented Packaging, Ammunition Packaging, M19A1, Wirebound Box, Packaging ...
Performance Oriented Packaging Requirements of Wirebound Box for Small Caliber Ammunition Packed in M2A1 Metal Container for Packing Group II Solid Hazardous Materials
Authors: Edgardo B. Silvestre; ARMY ARMAMENT RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER PICATINNY ARSENAL N J	This report covers the annual retest of POP Requirements of wirebound box, part No. 7553347, used as shipping container for small caliber ammunition. The exterior wirebound box contains two M2A1 metal inner containers (dwg 7553296) containing various small armed ammunition, items of different quantities and weights. Tests were conducted using additional test weights to insure the integrity of the shipping container. POP, Packaging, Ammo Pkg, Wirebound box, M2Al. Performance Oriented Packaging Requirements of Wirebound Box for Small Caliber Ammunition Packed in PA108 Metal Container for Packing Group II Solid Hazardous Materials
Authors: Edgardo B. Silvestre; ARMY ARMAMENT RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER PICATINNY ARSENAL N J	This report covers the annual retest of POP Requirements of wirebound box, part No. 12590218 used as shipping container for 5.56mm small caliber ammunition. This wirebound box contains two PA108 metal containers containing 5. 56mm small caliber ammunition for Squad Automatic Weapons. Tests were conducted using additional test weight in order to insure shipping container's integrity. Performance oriented packaging, Wirebound box, Ammunition packaging, Packaging, PA108 Container. Performance Oriented Packaging Requirements of M548 Metal Container Used for Packaging Small Caliber Ammunition Pyrotechnic Items and Mortar Fuzes for Packing Group II
Authors: Edgardo B. Silvestre; ARMY ARMAMENT RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER PICATINNY ARSENAL N J	This report covers the annual retest of POP Requirements of M548 Metal Container used as shipping container for small caliber ammunition, Pyrotechnic items and mortar fuzes. The M548 contains various small arms ammunition, Pyrotechnic items and mortar fuzes of different quantities and weights. Tests were conducted using containers with additional test weight in order to insure shipping container integrity. POP, Packaging, Ammunition Pkg., M548 Container. Geophysical Investigation at U.S. Army Materials Technology Laboratory, Massachusetts
Authors: Jose L. Llopis; Janet E. Simms; ARMY ENGINEER WATERWAYS EXPERIMENT STATION VICKSBURG MS GEOTECHNICAL LAB	Results of a comprehensive, integrated geophysical investigation at 5 sites at the U.S. Army Materials Technology Laboratory (MTL) located in Watertown, MA, are presented. In 1960, the Army's first materials research reactor was completed at MTL, which was used actively in molecular and atomic structure research activities until 1970, when it was deactivated. In addition to the research reactor were facilities that stored and handled depleted uranium (DU). In 1989, ...
Comparisons of Fiber Tube Ammunition Container Variants for Moisture Permeability and Absorption
Authors: J. V. Draper; Y. H. Lam; V. Khanna; OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LAB TN	The U.S. Army currently packs certain ammunition in its standard wax- impregnated fiber containers. Unfortunately, these containers are not entirely satisfactory. The wax inside the fiber container melts and exudes out under extremely hot conditions and deposits on the cartridge which can lead to malfunctions. Other, unwaxed fiber containers (e.g., those used to pack 120 mm tank ammunition) sometimes absorb and may be permeable to water or water vapor. This ...
Performance Oriented Packaging Testing of PA60 Shipping and Storage Container for Packing Group 2 Solid Hazardous Materials
Authors: Kerry J. Libbert; NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER CRANE DIV IN	Qualification tests were performed to determine whether the in- service PA60 Shipping and Storage Container could be utilized to contain properly dunnaged solid type hazardous materials weighing up to a gross weight of 15 kg (33 pounds). The tests were conducted in accordance with Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) requirements specified by the United Nations Recommendations on the Transportation of Dangerous Goods, ST/SG/AC.10/1 and the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49 ...
Focused Feasibility Study Final Quailty Assurance Program Plan
Authors: ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD	Performance Oriented Packaging Testing of AN/SSQ-36A Sonobuoy Launch Container (SLC) for Packing Group II Solid Hazardous Materials
Authors: James M. Dwyer; NAVAL WEAPONS STATION EARLE COLTS NECK NJ	This Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) test was conducted to ascertain whether the AN/SSQ-36A Sonobuoy Launch Container (SLC) (Drawing 01 0-1 59-2200-00) meets the Packing Group 11 requirements specified by the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49 CFR, Parts 106 through 178, dated 1 October 1992. The packaged commodity used for the test was two inert AN/SSQ-36A Sonobuoys and launch packs weighing 12 kg (26 pounds). This represents the current maximum ...
Performance Oriented Packaging Testing of Flexible Linear Shaped Charges in Wood Box
Authors: Frank M. Sniezek; ARMY ARMAMENT RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER PICATINNY ARSENAL N J	This report contains the results of the POP testing performed on the Flexible Linear Shaped Charge Packaged in a wood box. The containers were dropped once each from 7 feet in lieu of UN requirements of 4 feet. A stacking test was performed on 3 containers by adding a 2100 lb. weight. A loose cargo test was performed as a vibration table. The containers passed all tests Tiedown Ring Strength Test in Side-Opening International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Container
Authors: A. C. McIntosh Jr.; ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER AND SCHOOL SAVANNA IL	The U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center and School (USADACS), Validation Engineering Division (SMCAC-DEV), was tasked by USADACS, Transportation Engineering Division (SMCAC-DET), to rail impact test U.S. Air Force (USAF) chains used in retaining extruded aluminum containers in a side- opening International Organization for Standardization (ISO) container (see USADACS Test Report No. 93-08, Transportability Test of Extruded Aluminum Containers Secured with USAF Chains in a Side-Opening Container). The test resulted in ...
Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) Testing of Charge, Propelling, 155mm, M119A2, Packed One per PA37A1 Round Rim Metal Ammunition Container
Authors: Raymond J. Siroy; ARMY ARMAMENT RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER PICATINNY ARSENAL N J	This Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) report is for the Propelling Charge, 155MM, M119A2, packed one per PA37A1 Round Rim Metal Ammunition Container in accordance with drawing 9333957. This report describes the results of testing conducted on the actual item. Performance Oriented Packaging Testing of Container for the MK 50 Torpedo Lanyard Start Assembly for Packing Group II Solid Hazardous Materials. Revision A
Authors: Lewis Coutts; NAVAL WEAPONS STATION EARLE COLTS NECK NJ	This Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) test was conducted to ascertain whether the Container for the Mk 50 Torpedo Lanyard Start Assembly (P/ N PPP-B-1672 Type 11 Style D) meets the Packing Group 11 requirements specified by the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49 CFR, Parts 106 through 178, dated 1 October 1992. The packaged commodity used for the test was a simulated weight of 0.16 kg (0.34 pounds). This represents ...
Streamlining Supply Pick Operations for the United States Postal Service
Authors: Samuel J. Mallette; LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT INST BETHESDA MD	The United States Postal Service (USPS) distributes supplies, repair parts, and equipment across the country from materiel distribution centers (MDCs) in Somerville, N.J., and Topeka, Kan. Those MDCs ship both loose-issue and case-lot quantities of materiel, and each devotes the equivalent of 24 full- time employees to its loose-issue pick-and-pack operations. USPS Materiel Distribution seeks to find more cost-effective ways to manage those loose-issue pick-and-pack operations while at the same ...
Hardened Luggage Container Design Survey
Authors: Joseph Gatto; Howard J. Fleisher; GALAXY SCIENTIFIC CORP PLEASANTVILLE NJ	The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) performed a detailed survey of blast containment and blast management hardened luggage container research. The survey addressed such issues as container construction methodologies employed, the status of the respective efforts, including prototype manufacturing and testing, and identification of relevant issues and concerns from a standardization/certification perspective. Companies contacted for this survey included hardened luggage container designers, current container manufacturers, and developers of advanced and/or composite ...
Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) Testing of Charge, Propelling, 155mm, M4A2, Packed One per M13A2 Round Rim Metal Ammunition Container
Authors: Raymond J. Siroy; ARMY ARMAMENT RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER PICATINNY ARSENAL N J	This Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) report is for the Propelling Charge, 155MM, M4A2, packed one per M13A2 Round Rim Metal Ammunition Container in accordance with drawing 7548187. This report describes the results of testing conducted on a similar packaging which is used as an analogy for this item Rapid Field Toxicity Test for Water Supplies. Phase 1
Authors: Robert W. Sabate; Edmund L. Dewailly; Arthur V. Stiffey; SAN'DOIL CO NEW ORLEANS LA	The natural bioluminescence of the microscopic marine dinoflagellate alga, Pyrocystis lunula, is quenched measurably in the presence of toxins. This principle, trade-named Lumitox, was employed in the development of a portable, hand-held instrument trade-named TOX-BOY, in response to a solicitation by the United States Army for a rapid field toxicity test for water supplies. TOY,-BOX is capable of detecting dangerous concentrations of toxins in most environmental media. Portable, Water, Toxicity, ...
Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) testing of Artillery Type and Rocket Fuzes Packed in a Wood Wirebound Box
Authors: Raymond J. Siroy; ARMY ARMAMENT RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER PICATINNY ARSENAL N J	This Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) report is for the Army Artillery Type and Rocket Fuzes Packed in accordance with drawing 8861213. The exterior wirebound box, 12960853, contains two M2A1 metal inner containers, 7553296, containing various types of artillery and rocket fuzes with different weights. This report describes the results of testing conducted on a similar packaging which is used as an analogy for these items. Performance oriented packaging, Ammunition packaging, ...
Performance Oriented Packaging Testing of MK 635 Mod 0 Shipping and Storage Container for Packing Group II Solid Hazardous Materials. Revision A
Authors: Kerry J. Libbert; NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER CRANE DIV IN	Qualification tests were performed to determine whether the in- service MK 635 Mod 0 Shipping and Storage Container could be utilized to contain properly dunnaged solid type hazardous materials weighing up to a gross weight of 32 kg (70.5 pounds). The tests were conducted in accordance with Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) requirements specified by the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49 CFR, Parts 107 through 178. The MK 635 has ...
Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) Testing of Container, Ammunition, Metal: PA113, Part Number 9390404 for the M139 Volcano Mine Canister
Authors: Roy Garner; ARMY ARMAMENT RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER PICATINNY ARSENAL N J	This report contains the test procedures and test results for Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) tests performed on the PA113 Ammunition Container. The container with appropriate dunnage holds two (2) mine canisters. Each mine canister type as referenced are packed in the same way as shown on the Packing and Marking Drawing (9392425).... Performance oriented packaging, PA113 Ammunition container, Packing and marking for PA113 Container. Performance Oriented Packaging Testing of M548 Shipping and Storage Container for Packing Group I Solid Hazardous Materials
Authors: Kerry J. Libbert; NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER CRANE DIV IN	Qualification tests were performed to determine whether the in- service M548 Shipping and Storage Container could be utilized to contain properly dunnaged solid type hazardous materials weighing up to a gross weight of 45 kg (99 pounds). The tests were conducted in accordance with Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) requirements specified by the United Nations Recommendations on the Transportation of Dangerous Goods, ST/SG/AC.10/1 and the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49 ...
Performance Oriented Packaging Testing of MK 3 Mod 1 Cable Cutter Shipping and Storage Container for Packing Group II Solid Hazardous Materials
Authors: Kerry J. Libbert; NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER CRANE DIV IN	Qualification tests were performed to determine whether the in- service Shipping and Storage Container for 48 MK 3 Mod 1 Cable Cutters could be utilized to contain properly dunnaged solid type hazardous materials weighing up to a gross weight of 75 kg (1 65 pounds). The tests were conducted in accordance with Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) requirements specified by the United Nations Recommendations on the Transportation of Dangerous Goods, ST/SG/AC. ...
Performance Oriented Packaging Testing of Shock Test Charge Booster Container for Packing Group II Solid Hazardous Materials
Authors: Kerry J. Libbert; NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER CRANE DIV IN	Qualification tests were performed to determine whether the in- service MIL-B-2427 wood box used for shipping and storage of shock test charge boosters could be utilized to contain properly dunnaged solid type hazardous materials weighing up to a gross weight of 28 kg (62 pounds). The tests were conducted in accordance with Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) requirements specified by the United Nations Recommendations on the Transportation of Dangerous Goods, ST/SG/AC.10/1 ...
Performance Oriented Packaging Testing of 40,000-Pound Shock Test Charge Booster Container for Packing Group II Solid Hazardous Materials
Authors: Kerry J. Libbert; NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER CRANE DIV IN	Qualification tests were performed to determine whether the in- service MIL-B-2427 wood box used for shipping and storage of 40,000-pound shock test charge boosters could be utilized to contain properly dunnaged solid type hazardous materials weighing up to a gross weight of 49 kg (108 pounds). The tests were conducted in accordance with Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) requirements specified by the United Nations Recommendations on the Transportation of Dangerous Goods, ...
Performance Oriented Packaging Testing of PA19 Shipping and Storage Container for Packing Group II Solid Hazardous Materials
Authors: Kerry J. Libbert; NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER CRANE DIV IN	Qualification tests were performed to determine whether the in- service PA 19 Shipping and Storage Container could be utilized to contain properly dunnaged solid type hazardous materials weighing up to a gross weight of 15 kg (33 pounds). The tests were conducted in accordance with Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) requirements specified by the United Nations Recommendations on the Transportation of Dangerous Goods, ST/SG/A-C.10/1 and the Code of Federal Regulations, Title ...
Buoy Launch Container Extender.
Authors: Frank P. Marshall; Bruce W. Travor; Saroja Mahadevan; DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON DC	A launch-chute extender is disclosed that snap-fits onto the end of a buoy container in an aircraft that carries stores internally. This extender, by adding its tubular configuration to the end of the buoy container, provides guiding clearance to selected stores to enable them to exit from the underside of the aircraft without becoming jammed.
Product Improvement Program 1-84-09-7133 25 mm Metal PA 125 Container
Authors: Frank C. Chan; Gregory Farbanish; ARMY ARMAMENT RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER PICATINNY ARSENAL N J ARMAMENT ENGINEERING DIRECTORATE	The initiation of the PA125 metal container program was to alleviate the deficiencies of the current plastic 25 mm M621 container in the areas of seal capability, structural integrity and flammability problems. The PAl 25 was designed to meet the current military packaging requirements including the ability to maintain a 3 psi seal after rough handling throughout the temperature extremes of -650 to 1600 F. In addition, the container was ...
Stockpile Reliability Program for Special Purpose Strap
Authors: Neil A. Mayfield; ARMY ARMAMENT RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER PICATINNY ARSENAL N J	Since 1962, web strap tie-down assemblies have been used to secure nuclear weapon containers on tactical vehicles. In 1968, a 36 month useful life (in use) requirement was placed on the straps used to secure war reserve nuclear weapons containers on vehicles. This means that no matter what condition the straps were in, after 36 months they could no longer be used. Due to the numerous problems with the straps ...
Authors: Clark Hall; Vincent Bernhard; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA	From the earliest days of ocean commerce until the early 1960s, the method of loading and accounting for cargo aboard ships changed very little-- cargo was lifted aboard one piece at a time and manually documented. With the innovation of the shipping container, transportation efficiency vastly improved. Rapid loading and automated documentation were two of the reasons for the increased efficiency. For a variety of reasons, the military has lagged ...
Performance Oriented Packaging Testing of Polystyrene Foam Container for the MK 117 Mod 0 Marine Smoke and Illumination Signal
Authors: Kerry J. Libbert; NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER CRANE DIV IN	The polystyrene foam container used to transport and store five MK 117 Mod 0 marine smoke and illumination signals was tested to Performance Oriented Packaging criteria established by the Code of Federal Regulations Title 49 CFR. The container was tested with a gross weight of 20 kg (44 pounds).... Performance oriented packaging, Polystyrene foam container, MK 117 Mod 0 Marine smoke and illumination signal. Development of the ALQ-155 Receiver-Transmitter Container, CNU-552/E
Authors: Robbin L. Miller; AIR FORCE PACKAGING EVALUATION ACTIVITY WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH	This report is to document the design and qualification testing of the CNU-552/E container. An aluminum, long-life, reusable container for shipping and storing an ALQ-155 R/T unit. The CNU-552/E will replace the current wood container. The CNU-552/E designed IAW MIL-STD-5584 is a welded aluminum double wall, controlled breathing, container for transporting the R/T unit world-wide. The container passed all qualification tests IAW FED-STD-101 and MIL-STD-648 as well as a field ...
Containerization: An Integral Part of U.S. Force Projection Capability
Authors: Edward D. Bishop; INDUSTRIAL COLL OF THE ARMED FORCES WASHINGTON DC	This paper argues that the containerization of military cargo and its intransit visibility are as important as the movement of the cargo itself. A review of the history of military containerization and lessons learned from the 1990-91 Gulf War, reveal that the U.S. armed forces have experienced systemic problems with containerization for over 25 years. The paper concludes with recommendations for future corrective actions including: (1) the development of a ...
Authors: Glynn W. Cavin Jr; INDUSTRIAL COLL OF THE ARMED FORCES WASHINGTON DC	The massive airlift of U.S. troops to the Persian Gulf War was possible because the United States has a strong airline industry. However, fierce competition has put the long-term health of that industry at risk. The surface portion of the transportation industry is encouraging intermodalism as the only way to survive in an increasingly competitive world, but true intermodal surface to air movement has yet to be widely developed. Airlines ...
Performance Oriented Packaging Testing of Container, Shipping and Storage, Mk 729 Mod O, Mk 740 Mod O, and Mk 741 Mod O for Packing Group II Solid Hazardous Materials
Authors: Dennis M. Kotun; NAVAL WEAPONS STATION EARLE COLTS NECK NJ	This Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) test was conducted to ascertain whether the Mk 729 Mod 0 Shipping and Storage Container (Drawing 5619402) meets the Packing Group 11 requirements specified by the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49 CFR, Parts 107 through 178, dated 31 December 1991. The packaged commodity used for the test was a simulated Mk 122 Mod 0 Warhead weighing 74 kg (163 pounds). This represents the current ...
Performance Oriented Packaging Testing of Container, Shipping and Storage, Mk 37 Mod O for Packing Group II Solid Hazardous Materials
Authors: Peter W. Guppenberger; NAVAL WEAPONS STATION EARLE COLTS NECK NJ	This Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) test was conducted to ascertain whether the Mk 37 Mod 0 Shipping and Storage Container (LD 269069) meets the Packing Group 11 requirements specified by the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49 CFR, Parts 107 through 178, dated 31 December 1991. The packaged commodity used for the test was a simulated SIDEWINDER Rocket Motor weighing 46 kg (100 pounds)). This represents the current maximum commodity ...
Occurrence and Effects of High Temperature Stress in Rations Stored in Container Vans: A Comparison with Storage Studies in the 1950s
Authors: William L. Porter; Carol P. Shaw; Bruce Wright; ARMY NATICK RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA	Three container vans (CVs) used to transport and store rations in Operation Desert Shield/Storm (ODS) in 1991 were obtained and located at the Yuma Proving Ground (YPG), Yuma, AZ to monitor heat stress occurring in military rations in a desert climate. One of the vans contained Meal-Ready-To-Eat (MRE) rations, one B Rations, and one Tray Rations. A total of 64 thermocouples were attached throughout the vans and temperatures were recorded ...
B-2 Fire Protection System Infloor Nozzle Trafficking Test
Authors: M. J. Wilson; B. R. Dees; J. H . Storm; APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES INC ALBUQUERQUE NM	This program evaluated the potential damage sustained by the B-2 fire protection system in-floor nozzle housing and cap when exposed to trafficking by a load cart placing loads on the housing similar to a fully loaded B-2 or munitions transporter. Two-hundred and fifty passes of a 25,000 pound, 250 psi load cart were applied to the nozzle housing and cap without damage to either. The pull-off force tests resulted in ...
Performance Oriented Packaging Testing of Fuze, Multi-Option, M734 (Less Booster and Lead) for 60mm Mortar, 120 Fuzes per Fiberboard Box per Drawing 9347415
Authors: Yuen H. Lam; ARMY ARMAMENT RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER PICATINNY ARSENAL N J	This report contains test results conducted on the M734 Multi-option Fuze (Less Booster and Lead) for 60mm Mortar packaged in fiberboard container per drawing 9347415. The tests were performed in accordance with the requirements of 49 CFR part 107 subpart M (18.600 et. al.) The packaging is submitted for performance-oriented packaging certification. Performance Oriented Packaging (POP), Fuze M734 Fuze M745, 9347415. Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) Testing of M567 Front Body Assembly, M935 Front Body Assembly, and M935 Point Detonating Fuze (Less Booster) for 60mm, 81mm, and 120mm Mortar Packed in a Fiberboard Container
Authors: Yuen H. Lam; ARMY ARMAMENT RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER PICATINNY ARSENAL N J	This report details Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) tests performed on M935 Front Body Assembly packed in a fiberboard container. Each assembly weights approximately 0.53 lb. The package contains 100 M935 front body assemblies. The POP tests were conducted using containers with additional weights to insure container integrity. The weight of the packed out tested container was 73 lbs (33 kg). Tests were performed in accordance with POP test regulations. ...
Effectiveness of Hand-Held Fire Extinguishers on Cargo Container Fires
Authors: Leroy Dickerson; David Blake; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECH- NICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ	The purpose of this project was to determine the effectiveness of firefighter intervention using hand-held fire extinguishers on fires in 150- and 800-cubic-foot cargo containers. This test plan was undertaken following a fire in the main deck cargo compartment of a South African Airlines Boeing 747-244B (COMBI) on November 27, 1987. The airplane crashed into the Indian Ocean killing all occupants. A total of 27 tests were performed; 23 in ...
Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) Testing of the Plastic Container M621 (Inert) Loaded with Dummy Ammunition, Packaging Group II
28 JAN 93
Authors: Walter B. Holcombe; ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER AND SCHOOL SAVANNA IL	The U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC), has tested the M621 plastic ammunition container to verify if an alternative closure is required for this container to meet or exceed the requirements of the united nations recommendation on the transport of dangerous goods. The boxes were tested by the U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center and School (USADACS) by performing drop vibration and stacking tests. Five drops were performed ...
Performance Oriented Packaging Testing of Container, Shipping and Storage, CNU-436/E Packing Group II Solid Hazardous Materials
Authors: Fred Haggar; NAVAL WEAPONS STATION EARLE COLTS NECK NJ	This Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) test was conducted to ascertain whether the CNU-436/E Shipping an Storage Container meets the Packing Group 11 requirements specified by the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 4 CFR, Parts 107 through 178, dated 31 December 1991. The packaged commodity used for the test was two Tactical Air Launched Decoy (TALD) shapes weighing 363 kg (800 pounds). This represents the current maximum commodity weight. To compensate ...
Performance Oriented Package Testing of the M230 Propelling Charge. Packed 200 per Fiberboard Box in Accordance With Drawing 12952060
Authors: Dmitry Kirshteyn; ARMY ARMAMENT RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER PICATINNY ARSENAL N J	This report documents a Performance oriented Packaging (POP) test analogy for the M230 Propelling Charge. This analogy is based on previous POP testing of the M205, M218, M219 and M220 Propelling Charges.... Performance Oriented Package Testing of Charge Propelling: M230 packed IAW DWG 12952060. Performance Oriented Packaging Testing of Container, Shipping and Storage, Guided Missile, CNU-443A/E for Packing Group II Solid Hazardous Materials
Authors: J. M. Dwyer; NAVAL WEAPONS STATION EARLE COLTS NECK NJ	This Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) test was conducted to ascertain whether the CNU-443A/E Guided Missile Shipping and Storage Container meets the Packing Group 11 requirements specified by the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49 CFR, Parts 107 through 178, dated 31 December 1991. The packaged commodity used for the test was an inert AGM-119B Guided Missile weighing 343 kg (757 pounds). This represents the current maximum commodity weight. To compensate ...
Performance Oriented Packaging Testing of Tank, Cartridge, 3 in/50, Mk 5 Mods 0, 1, 2 for Packing Group II Solid Hazardous Materials
Authors: Karen McDonnell; NAVAL WEAPONS STATION EARLE COLTS NECK NJ	This Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) test was conducted to ascertain whether the Mk 5 Mod 13 in. /50 Cartridge Tank meets the Packing Group 11 requirements specified by the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49 CFR, Parts 107 through 178, dated 31 December 1991. The packaged commodity used for the test was a simulated load weighing 13 kg (28 pounds). This represents the current maximum commodity weight. Gross weight of ...
Performance Oriented Packaging Testing of Container, Shipping and Storage, CNU-536/E for Packing Group II Solid Hazardous Materials
Authors: Dennis M. Kotun; NAVAL WEAPONS STATION EARLE COLTS NECK NJ	This Performance Oriented Packaging (POP) test was conducted to ascertain whether the CNU-536/E Shipping and Storage Container meets the Packing Group 11 requirements specified by the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49 CFR, Parts 107 through 178, dated 31 December 1991. The packaged commodity used for the test was two Tactical Air Launched Decoy (TALD) shapes weighing 363 kg (800 pounds). This represents the current maximum commodity weight. To compensate ...
Distributional Records for Aedes Mosquitoes from the U.S. Force Ovitrapping Program--1992
Authors: Chad P. McHugh; ARMSTRONG LAB BROOKS AFB TX OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIRECTORATE	During 1992, ovitrapping to sample container-breeding Aedes was conducted at 28 U.S. Air Force installations in North America. Aedes albopictus was collected at 19 installations. The collection of Ae. albopictus at Goodfellow Air Force base (AFB), TX and Moody AFB, GA, represent new records for Tom Green and Lowndes counties, respectively. Six installations were positive for Ae. aegypti; 13 were positive for Ae. triseriatus.