Accession Number:

ADA002342

Title:

System Certification Procedures and Criteria Manual for Deep Submergence Systems

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

NAVAL MATERIAL COMMAND WASHINGTON DC

Personal Author(s):

Report Date:

1973-07-01

Pagination or Media Count:

144.0

Abstract:

This manual is presented as a set of guidelines for the designer and or builder of a Manned Deep Submergence System DSS, including any non- combatant submersible, in or on bottom habitat, diving system, diver equipment or hyperbaric facility, that is intended for Naval use. The objective of the Certification process is to verify that a Deep Submergence System provides acceptable levels of personnel safety throughout the specified operating range of the DSS when used in accordance with approved operating and maintenance procedures.

Descriptors:

• *SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
• *DESIGN CRITERIA
• *DEEP SUBMERGENCE VEHICLES
• QUALITY ASSURANCE
• LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS
• MARINE SAFETY EQUIPMENT
• MAINTAINABILITY
• HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING
• CONSTRUCTION

Subject Categories:

• Operations Research
• Marine Engineering

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE