Sea Lion Recovery Float.

Abstract

A simple, inexpensive gas-generator float, employing a water-soluble salt washer (made of boric acid and sodium chloride) as a timer and release mechanism, has been developed for attachment to sea lions during preliminary training in the open ocean. This development makes possible the recovery of potential escapers by preventing them from diving, and thus should speed the training time of animals that are to be worked free in open water. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0851224

Entities

People

  • Sam H Ridgway

Organizations

  • Naval Undersea Warfare Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acids
  • Animals
  • Attachment
  • Boric Acids
  • Chemical Compounds
  • Chlorides
  • Fluids
  • Gases
  • Generators
  • Open Water
  • Recovery
  • Release Mechanisms
  • Sea Lions
  • Sodium Compounds
  • Training
  • Water

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Marine Mammal Biology
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.