Evaluation Testing of the Advanced (SWINDELL) Air Diving Helmet

Abstract

The helmet was tested for sound levels and ventilation efficiency using specially built test manikins. It was tested for diver comfort in a series of 36 manned dives. Since many of the testing methods used were new, a discussion of the procedures used as well as the results obtained is presented. The sound levels existing in the helmet were found to be into the damage risk levels under all of the conditions tested, but not so far as to preclude its use provided appropriate precautions are taken.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 13, 1973
Accession Number
AD0773091

Entities

People

  • C. Langworthy
  • J. Hesket
  • Stephen D. Reimers

Organizations

  • United States Navy Experimental Diving Unit

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Supplies
  • Assembly
  • Assembly Lines
  • Diving Equipment
  • Error Analysis
  • Exhaust Valves
  • Floods
  • Flow
  • Flow Rate
  • Greenhouse Effect
  • Hearing Loss
  • Measurement
  • Microphones
  • Sound Pressure
  • Steady Flow
  • Test Methods
  • Ventilation

Readers

  • Acoustics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Underwater engineering and Marine Technology.