Evaluation of Portable Carbon Dioxide Analyzers for Use at 1-ATA on U.S. Navy Submarines.

Abstract

The Naval Medical Research Institute (NMRI) was tasked by the Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory (NSMRL) in August 1994 to evaluate portable carbon dioxide analyzers for use at 1 ATA on U.S. Navy submarines. A plan for selection and testing of candidate analyzers was developed by NMRI and approved by NSMRL prior to start of work. Candidate analyzers were chosen based on desired requirements, market search, and preliminary testing. Five candidates were selected to undergo the following testing: precision, short-term accuracy, long-term (up to 90 days) accuracy, and effect of interfering gases and ambient temperature. Based on testing results, a non-dispersive infrared instrument, CDM-1000/long, manufactured by Geotechnical Instruments, Inc., is recommended as the best candidate for use on Navy submarines. jg p3

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA304037

Entities

People

  • A. Ruby
  • J. M. Caldwell
  • R. S. Lillo
  • W. R. Porter

Organizations

  • Naval Medical Research Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Analyzers
  • Biomedical Research
  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Field Tests
  • Gas Detectors
  • Gas Flow
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Measurement
  • Precision
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods
  • Warning Systems

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  • Marine Mammal Biology
  • Software Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design