Deployable Oxygen System (DOS)
Abstract
A. Overall Mission Area. In accordance with AF Policy Directive 10-21, Air Mobility Command (AMC) is designated lead command for Aeromedical Evacuation (AE). As lead command, AMC provides evacuation of sick/injured patients, in peacetime and contingency operations, under the supervision of qualified medical crewmembers via fixed wing aircraft. The Air Force Medical Service (AFMS) mission includes provision of ground-based medical support for the full spectrum of medical care in deployed scenarios, including wartime operations, deterrence and contingency operations, peacetime engagement, crisis response, and Humanitarian Relief Operations. Air Combat Command (ACC) provides the Medical Equipment Force Package (MEFPAK) for this role. The AE and ground-based medical missions require medical support systems capable of providing therapeutic oxygen and operating oxygen-driven equipment in-flight and on the ground. The current methods employed to meet these requirements include use of the Portable Therapeutic Liquid Oxygen System (PTLOX) or high-pressure oxygen cylinders. The PTLOX is becoming logistically unsupportable. The advancement in the aircraft On-Board Oxygen Generation Systems (OBOGS) has significantly decreased the forward availability of Liquid Oxygen (LOX) resupply. The AFMS can no longer depend on line support for LOX and therefore must generate its own. The Deployable Oxygen System (DOS) program is supported under the USAF/SG Mission Need Statement (MNS), USAF 003- 96, Aeromedical Evacuation Advanced Capability. AMC/SO's decision to retain use of the LOX storage vessel is based on insufficient power availability on most aircraft to operate gaseous oxygen generators with adequate capacity to meet mission requirements. More efficient LOX storage vessels would significantly reduce boil-off loss and improve mission capability. Additionally, AMC/S(3 desires its own portable LOX filling station to support use of the improved LOX storage vessel.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 22, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA399094
Entities
People
- Charles T. Robertson Jr.
Organizations
- Air Mobility Command