PHYSIOLOGICAL EVALUATION OF THE ACED SUBMARINE ESCAPE SUIT-RAFT SYSTEM.
Abstract
Subjects equipped with the ACED submarine escape suit system and using a raft with inflatable floor and canopy tolerated exposures of approximately 8 hr in 29F water and 24 hr in 44F water temperature. The following items made up the suit assembly: Rhovyl underwear, USAF winter flying suit, QD-1 impermeable garment, Steinke Hood, nylon gloves, wool inserts and USN exposure mittens, 2 pairs of wool socks, and double-walled wet suit booties. In 29F water temperature, tissue damage in approximately 12 hr and death in >24 hr are predicted; in an environment of 44F water temperature using the same suit-raft system, tissue damage and death are projected well beyond 24 hr, on the basis of data observed in a one-man test. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 27, 1970
- Accession Number
- AD0711602
Entities
People
- Louis J. Santamaria
Organizations
- Naval Air Warfare Center Warminster