Accession Number:

ADA114075

Title:

The Development of an Improved Suit System for Cold Water Diving.

Descriptive Note:

Technical memo.,

Corporate Author:

NAVAL COASTAL SYSTEMS CENTER PANAMA CITY FL

Personal Author(s):

• Lippitt,Maxwell W.
• Nuckols,Marshall L.

Report Date:

1982-02-01

Pagination or Media Count:

19.0

Abstract:

The requirements for improved thermal protection garments for divers and a design philosophy for their development is discussed. An improved passive thermal protection garment for Navy divers has been shown to be thermally adequate in 4.4 degrees C 40 degrees F water. Design investigations and thermal evaluations leading up to the final suit configuration are summarized. Author

Descriptors:

• *Diving suits
• Divers
• Swimmers
• Low temperature
• Underwear
• Thermal insulation
• Underwater

Subject Categories:

• Protective Equipment
• Life Support Systems

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE