News tagged with test firing

Researchers develop new test method to measure stored heat in firefighter suits

For decades, researchers have evaluated the thermal performance of protective clothing worn by firefighters. A particular area of current interest is how to address the burns received by firefighters when they are not directly ...

Technology / Engineering

created Apr 14, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Kudzu-eating beetle: Good news or bad?

Kudzu, a green leafy vine native to China and Japan brought to the United States in the 19th century, has long been cursed by farmers and timber producers for the property and crop damage it can cause.

Biology / Ecology

created Sep 27, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

In unique fire tests, outdoor decks will be under firebrand attack

The National Institute of Standards and Technology will unleash its Dragon -- a NIST invention that bellows showers of glowing embers, or firebrands -- at a unique wind tunnel test facility in Japan, where researchers will ...

Technology / Engineering

created Sep 28, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0