Diver Platform for Operation in 2500 Feet of Seawater.

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Abstract:

A program was conducted to conceive a diver platform capable of supporting working divers to 2500 FSW. The program concentrated on the development of hardware, equipment, and mission requirements the physiological limitations of man at this depth was not part of the work effort. Primary systems considered include diver platforms, a semi-submersible support craft with associated deck equipment, and the umbilical interface. Early in the program the scope was narrowed from a study of all types of diver platforms to consideration only of tethered platforms. Realistic mission requirements were defined that include two situations short saturation dives less than 24 hours and longer saturation dives 1-14 days. By comparing different platform concepts, a preferred two-chamber configuration was recommended. The report describes detailed requirements for handling, gas, power, communication, instrumentation, umbilicals, and deck equipment. Of the equipment recommended for use at 2500 FSW, some is state of the art and the remainder requires research and development for use at that depth. Modified author abstract

Author(s):
Bartilson, B. M. ; Adkins, D. E. ; Henkener, J. A. ; Doerschuk, D. C.
Author Organization(s):
BATTELLE COLUMBUS LABS OHIO
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 16 Mar 72-15 Sep 73,
Pagination:
0073

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Contract/Grant Number(s):
N00014-71-C-0317
Project Number(s):
NR-291-047
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*UNDERWATER VEHICLES, DEEP SUBMERGENCE, UNDERWATER COMMUNICATIONS, DIVING, POWER SUPPLIES, BREATHING APPARATUS, FEASIBILITY STUDIES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Marine Engineering
Keyword(s):
*SATURATION DIVING
Report Date:
1973 Jul 27