Static Weathering

Florida's subtropical environment provides static (real-time) weathering tests of high annual total sunlight and ultraviolet radiation. High humidity combined with an annual average of over 201 cm (79 inches) annual rainfall results in extended times of wetness that ideally typify Florida Direct Weathering Inland (DWI). These conditions are particularly suited to the exposure of paints, coatings, and textiles for automotive and construction industries.

The static (real-time) weathering testing capabilities of AWSG include direct exposure, using fixed or variable angle as well as backed or unbacked racks, indirect (under glass) exposure for interior materials, and black box exposures for paints and coatings.

EXPOSURE CONDITION	APPLICABLE STANDARDS
(1) Direct -- Fixed or Variable Angle Backed or Unbacked	AATC	Method 111 B
	ASTM	D 1006
	ASTM	D 1435
	ASTM	D 3679
	ASTM	D 1014
	ASTM	G 7
	FLTM	BI 160-01
	GM	9163 P
	GM	3619 M
	GM	9327 P
	GM	9758
	ISO	105 B03
	ISO	877
		2810
	ISO	4665 Part 2
	SAE	J576
	SAE	J1976

(1) Standard Sample Size 15 cm x 30 cm (6" x 12")

EXPOSURE CONDITION	APPLICABLE STANDARDS
Black Box	ASTM	D 4141 A&B
	ASTM	G 7
	GM	9163 P
	SAE	J1976

EXPOSURE CONDITION	APPLICABLE STANDARDS
Black Box	ASTM	D 4141 A&B
	ASTM	G 7
	GM	9163 P
	SAE	J1976

EXPOSURE CONDITION	APPLICABLE STANDARDS
Indirect -- Under Glass
	AATCC	Method 16 C
	AATCC	Method 111 D
	ASTM	G 24 Method A
	FLTM	BI 160-01
	GM	4349M
	ISO	105 B01
	ISO	877

EXPOSURE CONDITION	APPLICABLE STANDARDS
BLACK BOX Under Glass	ASTM	G 24 Method B
	FLTM	BI 160-01