Design Criteria for Advanced PFD'S.

Abstract

The study is devoted to an analysis of Personal Flotation Devices (PFD). An analytical model is developed which allows the PFD designer to select desirable PFD characteristics based on a typical accident scenario. In addition PFD design criteria are established based on wearability, physical effectiveness, and reliability parameters. Each of these parameters is analyzed in detail and their affect on PFD design discussed. PFD components and materials are surveyed and space age developments are analyzed for potential PFD application. The survey includes: inflation techniques, fabric and plastic materials, valves, puncture proofing, detection and automatic actuators. The design of an advanced PFD is developed using the analytical techniques and materials and components study. A prototype PFD is constructed and tested to verify the analysis.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA010404

Entities

People

  • Robert B. Dayton

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accidents
  • Actuators
  • Automatic
  • Design Criteria
  • Detection
  • Flotation
  • Materials
  • Models
  • Prototypes
  • Reliability

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Maritime Security/Maritime Homeland Security
  • Software Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space