Operation Seaspray Trial on Liferaft Rations.

Abstract

During September, 1973 a trial of liferaft rations was held in Darwin. This report presents the combined medical-scientific findings of the trial. It was found that under the conditions of the trial, 500 ml of water per man per day was adequate, and 128 g of food (survival) was satisfactory. Food was preferred in the order barley sugar, fudge, glucose. It was observed that the canopy of the liferaft could create adverse conditions and consideration could be given to redesign of this equipment. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA049324

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  • K. H. Heuston

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