INTEGRATION OF PERSONAL EQUIPMENT
Abstract
Due to the extremely variable environments to which U. S. Air Force personnel are subjected, survival equipment reliability is becoming an urgent critical requirement. Work continues in design and fabrication of items which will fulfill the requirements, are lightweight, capable of being integrated with other flight equipment, and easily operable by one man. This report describes the approach methods, problem areas and progress made in fabricating a one-man cold water survival raft, several underarm life preservers with and without parachute harness integration, and re-design approaches to the standard one-man life raft (PK-2 and MB-4). These items would provide an aircrew member with survival capabilities if he were subjected to bailout over water. The main problems of designing and integrating these items with others without compromising individual specifications are discussed. Practical solutions were achieved in most areas.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1962
- Accession Number
- AD0288662
Entities
People
- A. J. Kenneway Iii