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NOTE: Tailoring is essential. Select methods, procedures, and parameter levels based on the tailoring process
described in Part One, paragraph 4.2.2, and Appendix C. Apply the general guidelines for laboratory test methods
described in Part One, paragraph 5 of this standard.
1. SCOPE.
1.1 Purpose.
The purpose of this method is to help determine the following with respect to rain, water spray, or dripping water:
a. The effectiveness of protective covers, cases, and seals in preventing the penetration of water into the
materiel.
b. The capability of the materiel to satisfy its performance requirements during and after exposure to water.
c. Any physical deterioration of the materiel caused by the rain.
d. The effectiveness of any water removal system.
e. The effectiveness of protection offered to a packaged materiel.
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