ASTM F818-16,Standard Terminology Relating to Spill Response Booms and Barriers.The size of this pdf file is 1.59M.
ASTM F818-16 defines the terminology used in the field of spill response barriers. Only those terms commonly used or peculiar to this field have been included; no attempt has been made to list all terms used. Where a second term is in common use, “aka” is used to mean “also known as.”
3. Terminology
3. I Design Terminology–Terms associated with Spill Re-sponse Design
General
boom – fioating mechanical barrier used to control the movement of substances that float
boom section – length of boom between two end connectors.
boom segment – repetitive identical portion of the boom section.
Referenced Documents
ASTM Standards
F625 Practice for Classifying Water Bodies for Spill Control Systems ;
F1523 Guide for Selection of Booms in Accordance With Water Body Classifications;