Preliminary Tests of Inflatable Liferafts for Stability in High Winds.

Abstract

This report presents the results of a preliminary investigation of the stability of various marine-type inflatable liferafts when afloat and exposed to high wind forces. The report describes capsizings resulting from wind forces generated by helicopter downdraft and the slipstream of a fixed-wing aircraft. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA048722

Entities

People

  • M. R. Daniels Jr.
  • R. L. Markle
  • S. G. Maness

Organizations

  • United States Coast Guard

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Altitude
  • Capsizing
  • Coast Guard
  • Elevation
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Helicopters
  • Life Rafts
  • Low Altitude
  • Safety
  • Safety Equipment
  • Test Methods
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • Wind Velocity

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Maritime Security/Maritime Homeland Security