Medical Research Programs, Past and Future, for Designing Atmospheres to Retard Fires

Abstract

One method of improving submarine fire safety is to retard the flammability of combustible materials with atmospheres containing < or = 19% oxygen. This should only be done if it is known that crews can effectively perform their occupation in the oxygen-lean environment. The purpose of this report is to summarize the history of research in this special topic of submarine medicine. The report is concluded with an outline of work needed to provide nuclear submarine commanders the option of using fire-retardant atmospheres aboard patroling submarines.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 07, 1987
Accession Number
ADA178354

Entities

People

  • Douglas R. Knight

Organizations

  • Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Barometric Pressure
  • Biomedical Research
  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Decompression Sickness
  • Electrical Equipment
  • Engineering
  • Fire Hazards
  • Fire Safety
  • Flammability
  • Materials
  • Military Research
  • Nuclear Powered Submarines
  • Partial Pressure
  • Safety
  • Submarine Atmospheres
  • Submarines

Readers

  • Fire Suppression Systems Design.
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies