Is There a Role for Modern Day Seaplanes in Open Ocean Search and Rescue?

Abstract

This thesis reviews the use of the amphibious airplane in open ocean search and rescue, and examines the applicability of a seaplane to future ocean rescue operations. The author examines the history of amphibious aircraft and why they are no longer in use by the U.S. military, including the Coast Guard. Then a comprehensive review of open ocean search and rescue missions conducted by the U.S. Coast Guard between 1993 and 1995 is used to analyze and predict whether the use of seaplanes by U.S. search and rescue agencies would save additional lives over the current methods in the open ocean environment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 07, 1997
Accession Number
ADA331533

Entities

People

  • David R. Brown

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Amphibious Aircraft
  • Birds
  • Boats
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Geography
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Aircraft
  • Military Science
  • Navy
  • Second World War
  • Short Takeoff Aircraft
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Military Mobilization and Reserve Forces Studies.
  • Polar and Arctic Studies
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.