Downloaded from https://www.everyspec.com MIL-STD-1808C w/CHANGE 1 SYSTEM SUB-SYSTEM TITLE DEFINITION 41 WATER BALLAST The subsystem components used to provide storage, balancing, controlling, filling, discharge, and dumping of water ballast. Does not include components for potable water (see System 38, WATER/WASTE). 00 GENERAL 10 STORAGE The portion of the system that stores water solely for the purpose of providing airship ballast. Includes removable tanks (bladder cells), interconnecting balance pipes, filler valves, etc. 20 DUMP The portion of the system used to dump water ballast during flight. Includes remote/direct valves, manual/automatic controls, etc.
30 INDICATION The portion of the system used to indicate quantity, condition, and relative distribution of the water ballast. 50