A Review of Manned Thermal Garment Diving Studies With Lessons Learned for the SDV Operator and Combat Swimmer

Abstract

This report reviews 11 of the most relevant manned thermal studies applicable to SDV and combat-swimmer diving. It comments upon them in three broad categories, as follows: 1. Wet-Suit Studies 2. Dry-Suit Studies 3. Other Special Operations Cold-Water Diving-Related Studies Lessons learned from the studies are translated into practical recommendations for the SDV operator andlor combat swimmer.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1996
Accession Number
ADA460166

Entities

People

  • Daniel J. Valaik

Organizations

  • Naval Medical Research Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cold Water
  • Diving
  • Lessons Learned
  • Water
  • Wet Suits

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  • Materials Science
  • Military Science