Document ID:	MIL-STD-202       Scroll down to access document images
Spec/Std Sheet:	105

Overview

Title:  Method 105, Barometric Pressure (Reduced) Scope:  The barometric pressure test is performed under conditions simulating the low atmospheric pressure encountered in the nonpressurized portions of aircraft and other vehicles in high altitude flight. This test is intended primarily to determine the ability of component parts and materials to avoid dielectric-withstanding-voltage failures due to the lowered insulating strength of air and other insulating materials at reduced pressures. Even when low pressures do not produce complete electrical breakdown, corona and its undesirable effects, including losses and ionization, are intensified. Low barometric pressures also serve to decrease the life of electrical contacts, since intensity of arcing is increased under these circumstances. For this reason, endurance tests of electro-mechanical component parts are sometimes conducted at reduced pressures. Low-pressure tests are also performed to determine the ability of seals in component parts to withstand rupture due to the considerable pressure differentials which may be developed under these conditions. The simulated high altitude conditions of this test can also be employed to investigate the influence on component parts operating characteristics, of other effects of reduced pressure, including changes in dielectric constants of materials; reduced mechanical loading on vibrating elements, such as crystals; and decreased ability of thinner air to transfer heat away from heat-producing components. Status:  Active Document Date:  23-OCT-2024         Next Review Due:  22-OCT-2029 FSC/Area:  59GP Doc Category:   Military Standard -Test Method Standard

Responsibilities

Lead Standardization Activity:  CC  DLA Weapons Support (Columbus)     Preparing Activity: CC  DLA Weapons Support (Columbus) Coordination:  Full   Army Custodian:  CR   US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, C5ISR Center   Navy Custodian:  EC   Naval Information Warfare Systems Command   Air Force Custodian:  85   Air Force Life Cycle Management Center - Electronic Components, Wire and Ca   DLA Custodian:  CC   DLA Weapons Support (Columbus)

Changes to military standards or handbooks issued after August 1, 2003 are incorporated in the modified document.

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