A Review of the Development of Visual Aids for Operations in Night Replenishment at Sea
Abstract
The Navy has been interested in the problems associated with replenishment at sea for many years. Recently, interest has shifted to night replenishment. One of the greatest disadvantages in night replenishment is, of course , the low light levels under which the work must be performed. The visual problems encountered in such an operation are enumerated and analyzed, and the experiments performed by others in past years toward the development of light sources to aid in night replenishment operations are summarized. An account is given of recent work performed by NRL and COMSERVLANT on the use of a zinc sulfide phosphorescent paint to illuminate the projectile and heaving line in the line -throwing rig. It is suggested that phosphorescent paints also replace red flashlights on the fueling rig.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 03, 1958
- Accession Number
- AD1224496
Entities
People
- B. G. Kroger
- G. T. Hicks
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory