This test method, when applied to aerospace transparencies of either monolithic glass/plastic or laminated combinations, is a measure of the ability of the transparency to withstand the effects of artificially induced environments. The test may be used on configurations employing electrically conductive coatings, and also to evaluate the integrity of noncoated materials.

The resistance of the transparent enclosure to environmental effects may vary appreciably depending on the size, geometry, material of construction, coating integrity, coating density, and other factors.

1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers determination of the effects of exposure to thermal shock, condensing humidity, and simulated weather on aerospace transparent enclosures.

1.2 This test method is not recommended for quality control nor is it intended to provide a correlation to actual service life.

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.3.1 Exceptions—Certain inch-pound units are furnished in parentheses (not mandatory) and certain temperatures in Fahrenheit associated with other standards are also furnished.

1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

D1003 Test Method for Haze and Luminous Transmittance of Transparent Plastics

D4329 Practice for Fluorescent UV Exposure of Plastics

F319 Practice for Polarized Light Detection of Flaws in Aerospace Transparency Heating Elements

F521 Test Methods for Bond Integrity of Transparent Laminates

F790 Guide for Testing Materials for Aerospace Plastic Transparent Enclosures

G53 Practice for Operating Light-and Water-Exposure Apparatus (Fluorescent UV-Condensation Type) for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials

G113 Terminology Relating to Natural and Artificial Weathering Tests of Nonmetallic Materials

G151 Practice for Exposing Nonmetallic Materials in Accelerated Test Devices that Use Laboratory Light Sources

G154 Practice for Operating Fluorescent Light Apparatus for UV Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials

Keywords

environmental resistance; humidity; thermal shock; transparency; transparency coating; weathering; Aerospace transparent enclosures; Environmental control/fate--aerospace applications; Environmental monitoring; Exterior exposure tests; Humidity; Resistance--aircraft/aerospace materials; Simulated service test--space environment; Thermal shock materials/testing; Transparent coatings; Weathering (aerospace materials/applications) ;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 49.045 (Structure and structure elements)

Citing ASTM Standards

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