EVALUATION OF THE PRC-53 (FORMERLY PRC-34/36) FLIGHT DECK COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM
Abstract
Tests were performed on the PRC-53 (formerly the PRC-34/36) interim equipment designed for twoway flight deck communication on aircraft carriers. Laboratory and shipboard evaluation of the PRC-53 showed that: (1) it is an effective interim system, highly regarded by shipboard personnel, (2) noise limits its use at 120 to 125 db, and (3) the helmet is heavy and has no standby position; therefore, it is generally not worn until jet engines start. The PRC-53 features control equipment in primary flight control and flight deck control consisting of a suitable transmitter and receiver fed by a noise-canceling hand-held M-34 microphone and listened to over a single earphone. The portable equipment is all helmet-mounted. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 18, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0260294
Entities
People
- J.c. Webster
- R.g. Klumpp
Organizations
- Navy Electronics Laboratory