Monitoring Aircraft Microclimate and Corrosion

CSIRO, Boeing, DSTG and the RAAF have undertaken a number of monitoring programs of microclimate and corrosion within different internal spaces in a number of aircraft. Past programs have looked at conditions within an RAAF-707 (sub-floor area) and an Air New Zealand 747 (sub-galley). The current program looks at a number of spaces in two RAAF C-130s based at Richmond, NSW. The spaces include Empennage, Cargo door and above LH Main Wheel Well. Monitoring of the C130s is now in its second year of engagement.