Evaluation of the KMS 48 Full Face Mask Configured for Open Circuit UBA with Crossover to Either MK 16 MOD 0 UBA or MK 25 UBA

Abstract

Testing assessed the abilities of the KMS 48 full face mask (FEM) with closed-circuit/Open circuit switchover pod in conjunction with the MK 25 underwater breathing apparatus (UBA) and MK 16 MOD 0 UBA during unmanned and manned open water dives. The KMS 48 FFM with Super Flow scuba pod was also tested during unmanned and manned open-water dives. The dives were made to the maximum operational working depths for each dive rig. Testing revealed that all pieces of equipment performed adequately; they are recommended for fleet use.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 2003
Accession Number
ADA446510

Entities

People

  • E. R. Naggiar
  • T. M. Merritt

Organizations

  • United States Navy Experimental Diving Unit

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Breathing Apparatus
  • Communication Systems
  • Computers
  • Data Acquisition
  • Divers
  • Diving
  • Experimental Design
  • Gases
  • Instrumentation
  • Open Water
  • Respiratory Physiological Phenomena
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Underwater Breathing Apparatus
  • Unmanned
  • Water

Readers

  • Materials Science

Technology Areas

  • Autonomy