Evaluation of Diving System International (DSI) KMB-28B Bandmask.

Abstract

Navy Experimental Diving Unit (NEDU) evaluated the DSI EMd-28N Bandmask as requested by COMNAVSEASYSCOM Code OOC. Unmanned testing was conducted to 198 few at a temperature of 4O deg F at RMV's of 22.5 to 90 Lxmin. Manned testing was conducted in the NEDU test pool to evaluate form, fit and function. Additionally, manned dives were conducted to a depth of 190 fsw in the 0SF by divers wearing hot water Suits. Results of unmanned testing showed that the KM3-299 Bandmask has breathing performance characteristics which meet or exceed those of the MR 1 MOD 0 Bandmask. Additionally, no evidence of CO2 pocketing or retention was observed. The RMN-29B Bandmask received very favorable ratings by all divers. In addition, the KB-28B utilizes many of the same parts as the currently approved MR 21 MOD 1 diving helmet. NEDU strongly recommends that the KMB-28B be approved for Navy use.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1996
Accession Number
ADA317311

Entities

People

  • D. L. Junker
  • R. W. Mazzone

Organizations

  • United States Navy Experimental Diving Unit

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Basic Programming Language
  • Classification
  • Computers
  • Data Acquisition
  • Gases
  • Hot Water
  • Mass Spectrometers
  • Medical Personnel
  • Personal Computers
  • Pressure Transducers
  • Respiration
  • Respiratory Physiological Phenomena
  • Simulators
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Unmanned
  • Water

Readers

  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Underwater engineering and Marine Technology.
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

  • Autonomy