Technical Evaluation of the Full Face Mask (FFM), Swimmer Life Support System (SLSS).

Abstract

Technical Evaluation (TECHEVAL) of the Full Face Mask (FFM) was conducted to determine whether the mask functions in a technically acceptable manner and meets design and performance requirements of the Swimmer Life Support System (SLSS). The scope of the evaluation ranged from research and developmental testing through manned testing in the open sea using combat swimmers to evaluate the operability and maintainability of the mask. The FFM was designed and developed to interface with the MK 15 Mod 0 Underwater Breathing Apparatus (UBA) and test criteria were established which agree with the criteria for the MK 15 Mod 0 UBA. The mask successfully completed 618.5 hours of testing with no mission aborts attributed to the FFM. The mask meets the mission characteristics as specified in SOR 38-02 and NDCP 5-0417-SW. The FFM is recommended for Operational Evaluation (OPEVAL). (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 1979
Accession Number
ADA077452

Entities

People

  • P. T. Smith

Organizations

  • United States Navy Experimental Diving Unit

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Availability
  • Breathing Apparatus
  • Computers
  • Decompression
  • Ear
  • Life Support Systems
  • Maintenance
  • Materials
  • Mission Profiles
  • Open Water
  • Reliability
  • Resistance
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Underwater Breathing Apparatus
  • Vehicles
  • Voice Communications

Readers

  • Fire Suppression Systems Design.
  • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.