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Use Environment per MIL HDBK-217F (Naval):
Naval, Sheltered: Includes sheltered or below deck conditions on surface ships and equipment installed in submarines. Editor note; although not mentioned, vibration is a major concern.
Naval, Unsheltered: Unprotected surface shipborne equipment exposed to weather conditions and equipment immersed in salt water. Includes sonar equipment and equipment installed on hydrofoil vessels.
Ground Environments, Airborne Environments
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Navel Specifications
Naval Tactical Data System [NTDS standard]
Naval Interface Standard for Shipboard Systems
Engineering Tags: MIL-HDBK-217 provides Failure Mode Analysis and Reliability Prediction for military systems; in this case ship-board systems