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Title: F-111 windscreen machining. Final report

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5065875· OSTI ID:5065875

Studies were conducted to determine the feasibility of improving the optical image transmitted through a military aircraft windscreen by using single-point diamond turning. Reduced warpage (waviness) of the windscreen surfaces ensures that a more accurate optical image is presented to the aircraft pilot. Machining the acrylic surface was accomplished with slightly impared image transmissibility. The use of this technique as a potential production process is discussed.

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge Y-12 Plant (Y-12), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-26
OSTI ID:
5065875
Report Number(s):
Y-2232
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English