Surveys of Lighting and Working Conditions in Submarine Sonar Shacks

Abstract

A survey of the physical, working conditions of twelve operating submarines was completed. The purpose was to determine the range of conditions normally encountered in sonar shacks. These conditions will next be assessed for their effects on performance and comfort so that optimum conditions can be specified. The results showed a great diversity of illumination, both in color and quantity, on the various sonar systems. Effective levels of illumination are generally considerably higher under blue light than under red. While the duty-cycle of six hours on and 12 hours off watch was standard, rotation periods during watch varied. Several conditions within the sonar shack could be changed to improve working conditions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 09, 1981
Accession Number
ADA100767

Entities

People

  • Christine L. Schlichting
  • David F. Neri
  • Joann S. Kinney
  • S. M. Luria
  • Scott W. Kindess

Organizations

  • Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Applied Psychology
  • Attack Submarines
  • Biomedical Research
  • Classification
  • Color Coding
  • Illumination
  • Light Sources
  • Long Wavelengths
  • Optics
  • Psychology
  • Rotation
  • Security
  • Ships
  • Standards
  • Submarine Bases
  • Submarines

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