MIKE '55 Unit Semi-Closed Circuit Mixed-Gas Scuba.

Abstract

The evaluation was made to determine the suitability of the MIKE '55 Unit for Naval service and to determine its advantageous features. The apparatus was tested objectively by breathing machine depth tests with respiratory pressure instrumentation, and subjectively by depth swimming tests and swimming pool runs. Special pressure tests were made on the cylinders to establish a higher working pressure. Breathing machine tests results are summarized as graphs of peak respiratory pressure against depth. Depth swimming run results are summarized as graphs of carbon dioxide and oxygen levels. Swimming pool runs are summarized narratively. Cylinder pressure test results are tabulated. The results are discussed constructively and lead to specific conclusions about the apparatus and its suitability for Naval service. (Modified author abstract)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 06, 1956
Accession Number
AD0784149

Entities

People

  • P. L. Willoughby

Organizations

  • United States Navy Experimental Diving Unit

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Instrumentation
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Respiration
  • Swimming
  • Test And Evaluation

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  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Explosive Engineering.
  • Marine Mammal Biology