Evaluation of Aqua Lung (U.S. Diver) "Seamaster" Buoyancy Compensator

Abstract

NEDU was tasked to conduct a survey of commercially available buoyancy compensators (BCs) and perform testing to determine which BCs perform satisfactorily. Buoyancy compensator evaluation was conducted in three phases. Phase I included receipt inspection of the buoyancy compensator, technical review of the manufacturer-supplied documentation (instructions / repair manual), diver orientation, and Test Pool Evaluation (surface floating attitudes if the BCs were used as life jacket). No failure mode analysis was conducted. Phase II consisted of buoyancy / lift capacity testing in the 0SF at 190 few. Phase III consisted of manned dives in the Gulf of Mexico to test diver buoyancy control and operational characteristics.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADA388932

Entities

People

  • C. J. Zanoni

Organizations

  • United States Navy Experimental Diving Unit

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Engineered Resilient Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Buoyancy
  • Classification
  • Compensators
  • Divers
  • Diving
  • Diving Equipment
  • Experimental Design
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Inspection
  • Instructions
  • Life Jackets
  • Maintenance
  • Open Water
  • Release Mechanisms
  • Security
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Materials Science
  • Nuclear Civil Defense.