| Spring 2008 Industry Study. Land Combat Systems Industry |
01-Jan-2008 |
38 pages |
| Authors:
INDUSTRIAL COLL OF THE ARMED FORCES WASHINGTON DC
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 | The seminar surveyed the state of the U.S. Land Combat System industry. The study found that the current LCS industry has responded well to the demands of wartime production. Funding fluctuations, domestic specialty metal useage requirements, and long lead times contributed to delays in some procurements, leading the study to make recommendations for improvements to acquisition processes. In the near future, the demand for tactical wheeled vehicles will increase because ... |
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| Water Collection Purification System: Identifying CF Capabilities and Requirements, and Assessing off-the-Shelf Purification Systems |
AUG 2006 |
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| Authors:
Bernadette Quemerais; DEFENCE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TORONTO (CANADA)
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 | The Water Collection Purification System project is part of the Shelter and Survival Equipment project (12cy) sponsored by DLR. The objective is to provide to the military a water purification system suitable for all operational/environmental conditions. The capabilities of the CF in terms of both purification and testing have been assessed. Users of the current system as well as PMed technicians have been contacted in order to discuss both the ... |
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| Robotic Technologies for the Future Force - The ART STO |
11 APR 2005 |
8 pages |
| Authors:
Jeffrey F. Jaster; TACOM RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER WARREN MI
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| The Army has a need to integrate robotic technologies, leveraged from both Army and commercial sector developments, into an FCS Armed Robotic Vehicle (ARV) class chassis. The US Army's ARV Robotic Technologies (ART) Science and Technology Objective (STO) will develop a surrogate platform that will be used as a technology demonstrator for such robotic technologies. The ART STO will develop, integrate and demonstrate the technology required to advance the maneuver ... |
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| Pedestrian Detection for Anti-Tampering Vehicle Protection |
06 MAR 2005 |
9 pages |
| Authors:
Michael Del Rose; Philip Frederick; Jack Reed; TACOM RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER WARREN MI
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| Vehicle survivability in the form of anti-tampering tools is an important part of the FCS community of vehicles. Autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicles traversing through unknown terrain require the ability to detect, predict, and avoid potential aggression from hostile forces. Expanding upon pedestrian detection techniques will provide a viable solution in the near term. With the current vision based pedestrian detection algorithms, an anti-tampering suite can be developed. First, the system ... |
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| Effect of the "Long Term Solution" Seat Pack on Harvard II (CT156) Aircrew Accommodation |
FEB 2003 |
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| Authors:
Pierre Murphy; DEFENCE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CANADAOTTAWA (ONTARIO)
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| The requirement to include additional survival equipment as part of the seat survival kit of the Harvard II has caused a significant increase to the seat thickness (4 to 5 cm). A previous study determined that any increase in seat thickness would likely have repercussions on the ability of the taller individuals to see all of the information displayed by the Electronic Attitude Director Indicator (EADI), on control stick authority, ... |
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| Toxicological Risk Assessment of a Nickel Compound Found on the Surfaces of Replacement Hyperstretch Neoprene (CWU-83P) Neck and Wrist Seals for a Cold water Submersion Survival Suit |
DEC 2001 |
14 pages |
| Authors:
Darryl P. Arfsten; Linda V. Kane; Kenneth R. Still; NAVAL HEALTH RESEARCH CENTER WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH TOXICOLOGY DETACHMENT
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| Naval Health Research Center/Toxicology was requested to provide comment and endorse an action plan developed by Naval Air Warfare Center Aeronautics Division (NAWCAD) to remove surface nickel from hyperstretch neoprene (CWU-83/P) neck and wrist seals used in cold water submersion survival suits. The nickel compound present on the surface of the seals is most likely nickeldialkyldithiocarbamate which is a common chemical additive used to prevent photoxidation and breakdown of rubber ... |
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| Specification d'un Respirateur de Sauvetage pour Aeronefs a Voilure Fixe et a Voilure Tournante en Mission de Survol Maritime. (The Requirements for an Emergency Breathing System (EBS) in Over-Water Helicopter and Fixed Wing Aircraft Operations) |
MAY 2001 |
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| Authors:
NATO RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY ORGANIZATION NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE (FRANCE)
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| This AGARDograph provides the latest worldwide statistics on survivability from a helicopter ditching. It concludes that the persistent 15% fatality rate is basically caused by drowning. The principal cause of drowning is due to inability to breath-hold long enough to make an escape. The provision of some form of Emergency Breathing System (EBS), whether a re-breather or compressed air unit, would extend the time underwater and hence improve survivability. The ... |
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| Acquisition of the Combat Survivor Evader Locator |
25 JAN 2001 |
22 pages |
| Authors:
INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| The Combat Survivor Evader Locator is a communication system that will allow search and rescue forces to locate, authenticate, and communicate with a downed or isolated solider, airman, or sailor anywhere in the world via communication satellites. The Air Force is the lead Service for this joint Service program. The Combat Survivor Evader Locator consists of an over-the- horizon segment, a user segment, and a ground segment. The Combat Survivor ... |
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| Occupational Survey Report, Survival Equipment, AFSC 2A7X4 |
APR 1999 |
110 pages |
| Authors:
AIR FORCE OCCUPATIONAL MEASUREMENT SQUADRON RANDOLPH AFB TX
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| This report presents the results of an Air Force Occupational Survey of the Survival Equipment career ladder, Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) 2A7X4. Authority for conducting occupational surveys is contained in AFI 36-2623. Computer products used in this report are available for use by operations and training officials. Captain Ian Jackson, Canadian Aimed Forces, developed the survey instrument. Ms. Karen Tilghman provided computer-programming support. Lieutenant David W. May analyzed the ... |
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| Heat Stress Evaluation of Special Operations Aviation Regiment and Air Warrior Concept 1 and 3 Aviator Ensembles in a UH-60 Simulator |
MAR 1999 |
76 pages |
| Authors:
Matthew J. Reardon; Lawrence Katz; Beth Frazer; ARMY AEROMEDICAL RESEARCH LAB FORT RUCKER AL
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| This aviator heat stress study used a mixed between/within test subject design with one environmental condition (hot) and three rotary-wing MOPP4 ensembles (Special Operations Aviation Regiment SOAR), Air Warrior Concept 1, and Air Warrior Concept 3) encumbered with ballistic protection and over- water survival components. The SOAR ensemble was tested with (SC) and without (SX) microclimate cooling (MCC) consisting of a water-cooled undershirt with portable refrigerator/pump. Air Warrior Concept 1 ... |
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| On Predicting the Leeway and Drift of A Survival Suit Clad Person In- Water |
OCT 1997 |
91 pages |
| Authors:
Tsung-Chow Su; R. Q. Robe; Duncan J. Finlayson; FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIV BOCA RATON CENTER FOR APPLIED STOCHASTICS RESEARCH
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| Search for and rescue of persons in distress on the high seas requires the capability to accurately predict the position of the survivors. The current approach used by the U.S. Coast Guard to predict leeway drift is based on an empirical correlation between wind speed and search object motion derived from available field data. Prior to this study, no drift data were available for persons wearing survival suits which are ... |
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| Evaluation of Whole-Body Anti-Exposure Suits During Exercise in Cold Water |
NOV 96 |
29 pages |
| Authors:
R. D. Hagan; R. D. Bernhard; K. A. Jacobs; B. S. Cohen; J. A. Hodgdon; NAVAL HEALTH RESEARCH CENTER SAN DIEGO CA
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| This study evaluated the effectiveness of three whole-body anti- exposure suits (AESs) in maintaining body temperatures during immersion in cold water (7.5 deg C). Male subjects (n=15) were monitored for rectal (Tre), chest (Tch), arm (Tar), thigh (Tth), calf (Tca) finger (Tfi) and big toe (Tto) temperatures during random trials of coveralls (CON), Marine Corps (MARCOR), Naval Clothing and Textile (NAVCLO), and MultiFabs Survival (MULFAB) suits. Coveralls was the undergarment ... |
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| U.S. Army Aviation Life Support Equipment Retrieval Program. U.S. Army Aircrew Rescue and Factors Delaying Rescue |
MAY 96 |
12 pages |
| Authors:
James E. Bruckart; ARMY AEROMEDICAL RESEARCH LAB FORT RUCKER AL
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| Despite strict flight discipline, U.S. Army aircraft infrequently suffer inflight mishaps. This is a retrospective study of aircrew survival and rescue in 97 mishaps investigated by the U.S. Army Safety Center from October 1988 to June 1990. To identify factors delaying rescue, later mishaps were compared with 37 mishaps where the time to reach the mishap site exceeded 2 hours. The average time to reach a mishap site was 2.2 ... |
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| U.S. Army Aviation Life Support Equipment Retrieval Program: U.S. Army Aircrew Rescue and Factors Delaying Rescue |
MAY 96 |
12 pages |
| Authors:
James E. Bruckart; ARMY AEROMEDICAL RESEARCH LAB FORT RUCKER AL
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| Despite strict flight discipline, U.S. Army aircraft infrequently suffer inflight mishaps. This is a retrospective study of aircrew survival and rescue in 97 mishaps investigated by the U.S. Army Safety Center from October 1988 to June 1990. To identify factors delaying rescue, later mishaps were compared with 37 mishaps where the time to reach the mishap site exceeded 2 hours. The average time to reach a mishap site was 2.2 ... |
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| Development of an Improved Army Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE) Acquisition Strategy Through Economic Analysis and Emerging Procurement Philosophies |
MAR 95 |
77 pages |
| Authors:
Edgar E. Flores; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| This thesis examines the previous acquisition strategy of a typical aircraft survivability equipment (ASE) procurement through an economic analysis. It also explores new philosophies to traditional acquisition methods and combines the economic lessons learned to suggest improvements to the current ASE procurement strategy. The AN/APR-39A(V)l Radar System Detecting Set (RSDS) was analyzed because it represented, on average, the common approach to acquiring ASE in prior years. After analyzing this system's ... |
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| EX 24 Full Face Mask |
MAY 93 |
58 pages |
| Authors:
K. R. Jones; L. J. Crepeau; NAVY EXPERIMENTAL DIVING UNIT PANAMA CITY FL
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| The requirement for a full face mask with the ability to switch between closed circuit and open circuit modes has evolved from changes in diver mission profiles and enhanced concern for diver safety in the SPECWAR and EOD communities. The EX 24 Full Face Mask (FFM) has been developed to this end. The EX 24 FFM is comprised of an AGA face mask with a switchover block developed by CSS. ... |
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| Evaluation of the KIN and DUI Passive Thermal Survival Systems: Deep Dive 92 |
APR 93 |
42 pages |
| Authors:
K. L. Russell; NAVY EXPERIMENTAL DIVING UNIT PANAMA CITY FL
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| In the event of power toss to a hyperbaric or personnel transfer capsule, hypothermia can rapidly ensue if thermal protection is not provided. A simulated cooling profile, adopted from a Swedish Navy trial, was used to evaluate the effectiveness of the Diving UnLimited international (DUI) and Seaforth Kinergetics (KIN) passive thermal protection systems at 257 msw. Three data points were obtained for each system. The ability to protect subjects from ... |
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| Immersion Suit Usage Within the RAAF |
JAN 92 |
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| Authors:
D. B. Watson; ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE VICTORIA INST OF AVIATION MEDICINE
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| Military aircrew flying over oceans or lakes are constantly at risk of ditching or ejecting into cold water. Immersion in sufficiently cold water for a sufficient time results in death through hypothermia. Apart from water temperature and time, other factors that influence survival in cold water include the insulation and water proofing of the victim's garments, the activity and posture of the victim, the calmness of the water surface, and ... |
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| Human Support Issues and Systems for the Space Exploration Initiative: Results from Project Outreach |
91 |
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| Authors:
J. Aroesty; R. Zimmerman; J. Logan; RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CA
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| Human support issues hold the key to mankind's future in space. Success in resolving these issues and achieving the broader goals of the Space Exploration Initiative (SEI) will evolve only from a view of human space exploration as an ongoing enterprise where investments in research and development resolve operational problems, create infrastructure for future missions, and provide spinoffs that enrich the quality of American life. Fundamental questions of crew adaptability, ... |
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| Strike Rescue - Are We on the Right Path? |
16 NOV 90 |
119 pages |
| Authors:
Michael A. Fackrell; NAVAL WAR COLL NEWPORT RI
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| The Navy departed the 'right path' to an enhance Strike Rescue capability in April 1989 with OSD's decision to cancel the Osprey program. This mission is vital for improving the morale and aggressiveness of our 'warriors,' ensuring each service meets its own search and rescue needs in accordance with national and military policy, denying the enemy a source of intelligence and potential political propaganda, and returning a valuable asset to ... |
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| Limited Evaluation of the Tactical Flight Combat Suit in the F-16 |
DEC 1989 |
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| Authors:
George B. Kemper; AIR FORCE FLIGHT TEST CENTER EDWARDS AFB CA
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| This report presents the results of a limited evaluation of the Swedish developed Tactical Flight Combat Suit (TFCS). The TFCS was subjectively compared to the unique pressure breathing for g's (PBG) ensemble, the F-16/PBG. This test was conducted to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the TFCS, in comparison to the F-16/PBG, in the 9 g environment of a high performance fighter aircraft. The TFCS used in this test was ... |
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| Proceedings of the SAFE Association Annual Symposium (25th), Held in Las Vegas, Nevada on 16-19 November 1987 |
87 |
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| Authors:
SAFE ASSOCIATION NEWHALL CA
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| Partial Contents: Evaluation of full-body harnesses during prolonged motionless suspension of volunteers; Individual ventilator/resuscitator (gas powered individual ventilator) GPV; Attrition of molecular sieve in on board oxygen generating systems; High altitude-low profile positive pressure breathing (HA/LP-PPB) oxygen mask assembly; Space station emergency egress and eva lighting considerations and candidate koch hardware; Evaluation of collective protection systems; Al altered control position for simulating fluid shifts during shuttle launch; Cognitive workload and ... |
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| Use and Care of the Extended Cold Weather Clothing System (ECWCS) |
87 |
55 pages |
| Authors:
ARMY NATICK RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER MA
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| The Extended Cold Weather Clothing System (ECWCS) is a layered insulating system adjustable to personal preference, metabolism, and prevailing weather conditions. The system is designed to maintain adequate environmental protection between +40 deg F and -60 deg F (4 deg C and -51 deg C). The system uses moisture management principles to transfer perspiration away from your skin so you will remain dry and warm. Under certain conditions such as ... |
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| Proceedings of the SAFE Association Annual Symposium (24th), Held in San Antonio, Texas on 11-13 December 1986 |
86 |
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| Authors:
SAFE ASSOCIATION NEWHALL CA
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| Partial contents: Limb flail injuries in USAF ejections; Decompression tests of the french personal flight equipment in 439 - VHA 90; Acceleration loading tolerance of selected night vision goggle systems: A model analysis; Simulation of a highly dynamic G-time profile: A predictive algorithm for crewmember acceleration tolerance; A computer simulation of the hybrid II manikin head-neck system; The crest windblast protection system design; Evaluation of fall protection equipment by prolonged ... |
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| Study on Transport Airplane Unplanned Water Contact |
JAN 1984 |
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| Authors:
D. Johnson; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL CENTER ATLANTIC CITY NJ
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| This study provides for an identification of accident scenario(s) and associated occupant risks and survival equipment needs, relating to the inadvertent or unplanned water contact of transport category airplanes. This identification was obtained, in part, from the results of contractual studies of transport accident data. The subject study concludes that while the unplanned water contact of a transport airplane occurs less frequent than corresponding ground contact, the impact loads are ... |
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| Proceedings of the SAFE Association Annual Symposium (22nd), Held in Las Vegas, Navada on 9-13 December 1984 |
84 |
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| Authors:
SAFE ASSOCIATION NEWHALL CA
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| Partial contents: Examination of fire safety of commercial aircraft cabins; A new high-fidelity human analog for ejection testing; Acceleration exposure limits for escape system advanced development; Computer tools and techniques for analysis of discrete data from aircrew automated escape systems (AAES); A single point release system for the advanced concept ejection seat (ACES) II survival kit and parachute risers; Development of a zero-prebreathe spacesuit; Yaw stabilization of an open ejection ... |
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| Jackknifing the Kaplan-Meier Survival Estimator for Censored Data: Simulation Results and Asymptotic Analysis |
JAN 1982 |
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| Authors:
Donald P. Gaver; Rupert G. Miller Jr; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| The Kaplan-Meier estimate is a non-parametric maximum likelihood estimate for the probability of equipment of human survival. This report describes a jackknife confidence limit procedure for probability of survival, based on K.-M., and describes confidence limit properties by simulation and by asymptotic analysis. (Author) |
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| Development of a Supported Airbag Ejection Restraint (SABER) for Windblast Protection |
04 NOV 1981 |
21 pages |
| Authors:
Dan Lorch; NAVAL AIR DEVELOPMENT CENTER WARMINSTERPA AIRCRAFT AND CREW SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY DIRECTORATE
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| This is a preliminary investigation to develop an airbag mounted on an ejection seat. The airbag is designed to deploy during an emergency ejection and may provide both prepositioning of the aircrewman and windblast protection for his upper torso. The airbag is tightly packed on a flexible steel strap whcih is mounted at the aircrewman's shoulder level. Quick disconnect fittings on either side permit the crewmen to enter the seat; ... |
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| Development of an Ejection Seat Ballast Block for the S-3A Aircraft |
04 NOV 1981 |
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| Authors:
Dan Lorch; NAVAL AIR DEVELOPMENT CENTER WARMINSTER PA AIRCRAFT AND CREW SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY DIRECTORATE
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| The purpose of this Ballast Block is to ballast an unoccupied ejection seat in the S-3A aircraft. The block adjusts the mass of the seat and the center of gravity to fall within acceptable limits to prevent rapid seat acceleration and tumbling both of which might cause interference with an ejected occupied seat. (Author) |
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| Independent Evaluation Plan for Crew Ballistic Shelter for the M110A2. Revision |
18 AUG 1981 |
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| Authors:
ARMY FIELD ARTILLERY SCHOOL FORT SILL OK
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| The results of Legal Mix V showed that the survivability of the M110 system could be significantly enhanced through the addition of ballistic protection to the M110 and its associated Ammunition Resupply Vehicle. The Crew Ballistic Shelter consists of a removable armored cab fastened to the vehicle turret. It is similar in shape and appearance to the present winterization kit. Sight openings and doors in the front and sides of ... |
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| Development of Automatic Inflation Devices for Life Preservers |
31 JUL 1981 |
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| Authors:
Jules Z. Lewyckyj; NAVAL AIR DEVELOPMENT CENTER WARMINSTER PA AIRCRAFT AND CREW SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY DIRECTORATE
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| This historical description covers the various commands and countries involved in development of automatic inflation devices (with a manual override) that would inflate a life preserver automatically on water contact when the wearer enters the water and is incapable of manually inflating his preserver. These developments began when a number of military personnel involved in deck and ejection seat aircraft operations at sea became convinced that a disabled person, wearing ... |
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| Models of Shelter Management Training and Delivery Systems. |
31 MAY 1980 |
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| Authors:
John W. Thomas; Diana P. Studebaker; Joyce C. Hecht; Bela H. Banathy; FAR WEST LAB FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SAN FRANCISCO CALIF
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| The report presents two models: a model of a shelter management training system and a model of a delivery system for that training system. The project was to design procedures and arrangements that would provide for the training of 30,000 managers of congregate care facilities and fallout shelters during various time periods including peacetime. The report presents a number of related analyses intended as input to model building efforts. For ... |
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| US Army Survey of Aircrew Survival Kits/Vests. |
JAN 1980 |
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| Authors:
Thomas H. Judge; ARMY NATICK RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COMMAND MA CLOTHING EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING LAB
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| For a number of years air crew members have complained of problems with survival kits, vests, and components. These complaints have been debated time and again with no resolution forthcoming to meet the comprehensive crash survival needs of the aircrew members. In an effort to resolve these complaints, a survey was initiated throughout the U.S. Army Aviation Community to identify the problem areas and develop rationale for correction action. This ... |
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| F-4 Phantom Aircrew Survival Equipment Evaluation. |
08 JUN 1979 |
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| Authors:
William Edgar Lindsay; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
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| The F-4 Phanton aircraft is equipped with an ejection seat which has space provided in a seat kit for the carriage of aircrew survival equipment. This study evaluated the utilization of this space and the equipment available for inclusion in this kit. The space is not being filled with appropriate equipment in many instances because the required density of the packed kit is too great, requiring local units to pack ... |
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| A Quantitative Analysis of Handgun Use during the Evasion and Survival Attempts of Army Air Force Aircrew Members during World War II. |
08 JUN 1979 |
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| Authors:
Joseph R. Bream; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
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| This study establishes desirable characteristics of handguns for use during evasion and survival attempts of aircrew members downed in hostile territory. Based on a quantitative analysis of data from World War II evasion reports of U.S. Army Air Force personnel, the investigation revealed that the primary value of a handgun is affording a psychological sense of security. The weapon can also be used for self-defense, killing small game for food, ... |
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| A Quantitative Analysis of Handgun Use during the Evasion and Survival Attempts of Army Air Force Aircrew Members during World War II - Data. |
08 JUN 1979 |
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| Authors:
Joseph R. Bream; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
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| This study contains the data used to establish the desirable characteristics of handguns for use during evasion and survival attempts of aircrew members downed in hostile territory. The research design and procedures are also presented. (Author) |
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| Study of Rescue Boat Performance for Selected Commercial Vessel Casualty Profiles. |
MAY 1978 |
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| Authors:
L. B. Brown; R. M. DiJulio; F. J. Nickels; R. Saucedo; CASDE CORP TORRANCE CA
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| A methodology is developed in this study for determining functional performance criteria for survival systems in general; it is illlustrated , however, specifically for rescue boats. Casualty profiles are developed for rescue boats in man overboard and abandon ship casualties. The casualty profiles are presented as block diagrams. The rationale for each event and relationship contained in the casualty profiles is described. The casualty profiles are then developed into computer ... |
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| Reliability Test Report. Modular Cryogenic Generator. |
27 APR 1978 |
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| Authors:
R. Ferret; NAVAL AIR ENGINEERING CENTER LAKEHURST N J GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT DEPT
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| Reliability Testing of the LOX-30 Liquid Oxygen Plant was evaluated in accordance with MIL-STD-781. Reliability Tests were divided into Environmental Requirements, Reliability Growth and Reliability Demonstration Tests. Accept/reject criteria for the demonstration test was a specified MTBF of 1900 hours at the 30% risk level which was met. Four non-relevant failures occurred but had minor effect on the LOX-30 system. A failure distribution was established for the electro-pneumatic solenoid valves ... |
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| Reliability and Maintainability Block Diagrams and Mathematical Models for the Sink Rate Delay/Improved In-Water Stability System for Helicopters. |
21 MAR 1977 |
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| Authors:
E. W. King; BOEING VERTOL CO PHILADELPHIA PA
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| This document defines the maintainability block diagrams and math models and the reliability block diagrams for the sink rate delay/improved in-water stability system for helicopters (Helicopter Flotation System (HFS)). These diagrams and models serve as a basis for estimating the effectiveness of the HFS as a survival system and will be used in allocation, prediction, and failures modes and effects analysis. (Author) |
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| Reliability and Maintainability Block Diagrams and Mathematical Models for Externally Mounted, Automatically Expelled/Inflated Multiplace Life Raft for Helicopters. |
21 MAR 1977 |
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| Authors:
E. W. King; BOEING VERTOL CO PHILADELPHIA PA
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| This document defines the maintainability block diagrams, and math models, and reliability block diagrams for the externally mounted, automatically expelled/inflated multiplace life raft for helicopters (Automated Life Raft (ALR)). These diagrams and models serve as a basis for estimating the effectiveness of the life raft as a survival system, and will be used in allocation, prediction, and failure modes and effects analysis. (Author) |
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| Conceptual Configuration Evaluation Study for Sink Rate Delay/Improved In-Water Stability System for Helicopters. |
18 NOV 1976 |
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| Authors:
E. W. King; BOEING VERTOL CO PHILADELPHIA PA
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| This conceptual configuration evaluation study for the sink rate delay/improved in-water stability system for helicopters includes typical developmental component prices, physical characteristics of the system, system function, and system activating alternatives. (Author) |
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| Ship Escape, Survival and Rescue Detection System for Great Lakes Winter Shipyard Operations. |
NOV 1976 |
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| Authors:
John Esposito; NAVAL AIR DEVELOPMENT CENTER WARMINSTER PA CREW SYSTEMS DEPT
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| As Great Lakes shipping extends deep into the winter months, the need for crew safety and cold water survival becomes paramount in importance. A program employing improved individual survival techniques coupled with upgraded anti-exposure and survival equipment requires a first order priority. The Naval Air Development Center has examined the problem of exposure protection for naval aviators. Much of the development techniques and materials employed in this effort can be ... |
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| Crewmans Retention System for Protection against High Speed Ejection up to 600 Knots |
OCT 1976 |
246 pages |
| Authors:
Jerry Guarracino; Stanis Coryell; Robert Delvecchio; GRUMMAN AEROSPACE CORP BETHPAGE NY
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| It can be firmly stated that a real-world problem exists in that crewman are being injured and survival equipment is being damaged during high speed ejections. This report covers the following areas of work conducted to define, investigate, analyze, and select devices to provide crewman protection against the forces of up through a 600 knot open escape seat ejection. |
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| Evaluation of US Air Force Survival/Armor Vest in US Army OH-58 Helicopters |
FEB 1976 |
58 pages |
| Authors:
Thomas H. Judge; Michael B. Kulinski; ARMY NATICK RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT LABS MA CLOTHING EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING LAB
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| The USAF developed a Survival/Armor Vest concept. This was coordinated with the DoD Tri Service Committee in Aircrew Body Armor with a complete exchange of development information between the services. Four evaluations: Static, Flight, Body Load and Pressure, and Sizing were conducted and these revealed a number of minor design deficiencies. The material used in the vest construction does not provide sufficient retention of the armor insert and carrier. Lack ... |
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| Aircrew Protective Clothing and Devices System (Fighter/Attack Aircraft). |
31 DEC 1975 |
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| Authors:
Stan J. Winsko; Alan S. Hellman; NAVAL AIR DEVELOPMENT CENTER WARMINSTER PA CREW SYSTEMS DEPT
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| A study was conducted to portray the major mission profiles in which the Fighter/Attack community is engaged and by so doing, to identify the problem areas associated with the current inventory of Fighter/Attack Aircrew Protective Equipment toward fulfilling the requirements of these missions. The ultimate objective of this effort is to provide a sound basis from which a series of separate but coordinated engineering developments will be conducted to provide ... |
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| Reserve Battery. |
30 DEC 1975 |
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| Authors:
William Carl Merz; DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON D C
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| The patent relates to an improved reserve battery for providing electrical current when an unexpected need arises and in particular the invention involves a battery container including four dry porous cells, a bellow including a solvent to energize the cells, means for separating the solvent and the cells until electricity is needed and a means for puncturing the separating means and mixing the solvent with the dry porous portion. Such ... |
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| Aircraft Ground Fire Suppression and Rescue Simulation Model. |
SEP 1975 |
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| Authors:
Charles D. MacArthur; Jerry B. Reeves; DAYTON UNIV OHIO RESEARCH INST
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| This report presents the results of a work effort directed to the development of a mathematical model which simulates the time history of an aircraft crash fire from the time at which the crash occurs to the time of fire extinguishment. The model is comprised of a set of equations and computer programming logic which simulates fire development and suppression and which monitors conditions in and around the aircraft while ... |
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| Applicability of Existing Emergency Radio Beacons in a Marine Environment. |
30 APR 1975 |
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| Authors:
E. Feinberg; A. Pieper; C. Prisekin; G. Selz; OPERATIONS RESEARCH INC SILVER SPRING MD
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| This report documents the first phase in the development of Emergency Radio Beacons (ERBs) for the marine environment. This first phase consisted of testing and analyzing existing Radio Beacons in order to prepare performance specifications for ERBs and associated DF/Homers. This study answered the questions: Are existing Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs) applicable in a marine environment. If they are not applicable what changes are required. Are there any technical limitations. ... |
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| Report of Cold Climate Clothing and Survival Equipment Workshop. |
01 APR 1975 |
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| Authors:
Russell D. Nelson; Emil Spezia; William R. Brown; William B. Durand; Huey P. Lang; ARMY AGENCY FOR AVIATION SAFETY FORT RUCKER ALA
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| A report is presented of the Cold Climate Clothing and Survival Equipment Workshop held 24-27 September 1974 at Fort Rucker, Alabama. Recognition of needs for improvement in aviation cold climate equipment prompted the U.S. Army Agency for Aviation Safety and the U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory to jointly sponsor a workshop to identify shortcomings in the Army's cold climate clothing and survival equipment and recommend solutions. The workshop focused on ... |
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| Vacuum Packed Mini-Raft. |
16 DEC 1974 |
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| Authors:
EAST/WEST INDUSTRIES INC FARMINGDALE N Y
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| This technical report culminates the development and design effort of a one-man Mini-Raft and two types of vacuum packaging. Type I is designed for insertion into a flight suit leg pocket. Type II is mountable as a back pack on an aircrewman's vest. Contents include reference to drawings, and give the results of trade-off studies. (Author) |
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