Light Weight Diving System (LWDS) Prototype Technical Evaluation - Human Factors, Transportability and Suitability

Abstract

A prototype light weight diving system was evaluated for compliance with Mil Standards and human factors considerations. The supporting software was also evaluated. Over two days, 13 dives were conducted and applicable observations made. The system adequately supplied air to a single working diver at 20 FSW. Upon resolution of identified problems and discrepancies, the LWDS should prove acceptable to the fleet. The LWDS is a simple design using fundamental equipment and procedures. It is recommended that further development be pursued to lighten the components to bring it into conformance with Mil Standards. Keywords: Transportability, Suitability, Driver equipment, Air compressors, Air supplies, Diesel engines.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA203399

Entities

People

  • David G. Kirby

Organizations

  • United States Navy Experimental Diving Unit

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Compressors
  • Air Flow
  • Air Supplies
  • Assembly
  • Classification
  • Compressors
  • Divers
  • Diving
  • Diving Equipment
  • Engineering
  • Explosive Ordnance Disposal
  • Explosives
  • High Pressure
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment

Readers

  • Materials Science
  • Software Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design