Evaluation of Zeagle "MK 16 BCD Assembly" Buoyancy Compensator With MK 1 Dry Suite Bottle
Abstract
NEDU was tasked to conduct a survey of commercially available buoyancy compensators (BCs) and perform testing to determine whether the BCs perform satisfactorily. Buoyancy compensator evaluation was conducted in four phases. Phase I included receipt inspection of the buoyancy compensator and technical review of the manufacturer-supplied documentation (instructions/repair manuals) Phase II was Test Pool Evaluation (surface floating attitudes if the BCs were used as life jackets). No failure-mode analysis was conducted. Phase III tested buoyancy/lift capacity is the OSF at 300 fsw (91.9 msw). Phase IV entailed manned dives in the Gulf of Mexico to test diver buoyancy control and operational characteristics.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA399659
Entities
People
- R. L. Russell
Organizations
- United States Navy Experimental Diving Unit