Ground Fixed Protected (GFP)

Fixed Ground storage in permanent buildings providing adequate protection against excessive temperature varia- tion and high humidity.

1

(Base Condition)

Deep Storage (DS)

Deep Storage, i.e., conditions similar to Fixed Ground

Storage but additionally equipment is stored in its own protective container (possibly pressurised with an inert gas.

0.5

Ground Fixed Exposed (GFE)

Fixed Ground Storage in semi-tropical regions. Ambient

temperatures less than 45 °C and relative humidity approaching 100% four months of the year.

2

Ground Mobile (GM)

Ground Mobile transportation of non-operating equip-

ment.

10

Ship Protected

(SP)

Storage (or inactive) in areas of a ship protected from

rain, high humidity levels and excessive temperature vari- ations. Vibration and shock levels relative to the main region of the ship.

2

Ship Exposed (SE)

Storage (or inactive) in areas of a ship which experience

more severe environmental conditions than SP above, e.g., increased vibration and shock levels associated with the bows, aft and masthead regions of a ship.

4

Air Protected (AP)

Air transportation of non-operating equipment.

5

Air Exposed (AE)

Air exposed on wing, pylon or other external fixture.

15

Workshop Storage

(WS)

Storage in Depot / Base / Workshop.

2

Ready-Use

Storage (RUS)

Storage in a Ready-Use Store.

2