The Principles of Underwater Escape from Aircraft,

Abstract

Since the early days of aviation aircraft have landed in water either intentionally or by accident. This paper attempts to review the physical, mechanical and physiological factors involved in escape from aircraft following ditching and describes some mechanical devices which can be used to assist the aircrew to reach the surface safely. It also includes comments on the conduct of trials and the training of personnel in the techniques of underwater escape from aircraft. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA048817

Entities

People

  • A. F. Davidson

Organizations

  • AGARD

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accidents
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Aviation Medicine
  • Blast
  • Ear
  • Ejection Seats
  • Emergencies
  • Escape Systems
  • Explosives
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Health Services
  • Life Rafts
  • Medical Personnel
  • Nato
  • Naval Aviation

Readers

  • Aviation Science / Aeronautics.
  • Explosive Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design