Accession Number:

ADA030409

Title:

Helicopter under Water Escape Lighting.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.,

Corporate Author:

NAVAL AIR DEVELOPMENT CENTER WARMINSTER PA CREW SYSTEMS DEPT

Personal Author(s):

• Chisum,Gloria Twine

Report Date:

1976-08-30

Pagination or Media Count:

14.0

Abstract:

Egress from an aircraft downed in water will be less difficult if personnel are aided in locating exit points and surface direction. Several factors affecting suitable visual aids for a CH-46 helicopter are considered. Potential light sources and methods of mounting them are discussed. Author

Descriptors:

• *HELICOPTERS
• *AVIATION ACCIDENTS
• *ESCAPE SYSTEMS
• *UNDERWATER LIGHTS
• FLIGHT CREWS
• SURVIVAL(GENERAL)
• VISUAL AIDS
• UNDERWATER
• CRASHES
• DITCHING

Subject Categories:

• Helicopters
• Air Conditioning, Heating, Lighting and Ventilating

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE