Evaluation of the Draeger LAR V Pure Oxygen Scuba

Abstract

The Draeger LAR V scuba is a pure oxygen self contained underwater breathing apparatus designed and manufactured in the Federal Repbulic of Germany. The scuba is completely closed circuit and incorporates a demand type oxygen supply. Gas purification is accomplished by means of a refillable CO2 absorbant cansiter. The LAR V works on pure oxygen. This evaluation was conducted to determine safe operational capabilities and limitations of the LAR V with respect to training and operational use by Naval Special Warfare Divers. It was found that the LAR V is equal to, and in many respects superior to the U. S. Navy Emerson scuba. The Draeger incorporates many inherent design features which makes it easier to pre/post dive and to maintain than the Emerson closed circuit scuba.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 08, 1975
Accession Number
ADA022585

Entities

People

  • Howard N. Paulsen
  • Ronald E. Jarvi

Organizations

  • United States Navy Experimental Diving Unit

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Breathing Apparatus
  • Canisters
  • Check Valves
  • Demolition
  • Divers
  • Diving
  • Diving Equipment
  • High Pressure
  • Naval Shore Facilities
  • Pressure Gages
  • Puerto Rico
  • Seal Teams
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Training
  • Underwater Breathing Apparatus
  • Underwater Demolition
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).
  • Military Science
  • Underwater engineering and Marine Technology.