Development and Test of Flocelerator for Heavy Weight Sonobuoys (ERAPS).

Abstract

Ram-air filled flotation bags combined with cross type parachutes were developed and tested for use with heavy weight sonobuoys. These devices are called by the acronym - FLOCELERATOR. Some flocelerators used flexible tubular valves and others rotating plate valves with soluble aspirin tablets to retain the air after inflation and impact with the sea. Air drop tests of the flocelerators proved feasibility of flocelerator and demonstrated satisfactory operation of tubular and plate valves. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 11, 1975
Accession Number
ADA024163

Entities

People

  • Robert E. Ainslie

Organizations

  • Naval Air Warfare Center Warminster

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Detectors
  • Acoustic Equipment
  • Buoys
  • Communication Equipment
  • Detectors
  • Drop Tests
  • Flotation
  • Parachutes
  • Sonobuoys

Readers

  • Aerial Delivery - Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Materials Science
  • Structural Dynamics.