The Evaluation of International Latex Corporation Swim Suit Helmet and Facepiece

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Abstract:

An evaluation of a hard shell swimmers helmet developed under BuShips contracts NObs 72125 and 72458 was made to determine its suitability for use by Navy swimmers or divers. The helmet was found to be satisfactory in basic design. Recommendations for further development are made.

Author(s):
Janney, G. M. ; Prickett, C. M.
Author Organization(s):
NAVY EXPERIMENTAL DIVING UNIT PANAMA CITY FL
Descriptive Note:
Interim rept. on Phase 2
Supplementary Note:
See also report AD894244. DOI: 10.21236/AD0778856
Pagination:
0017

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NEDU-EVALUATION-17-59
Project Number(s):
NR-185-005
Monitor Series:
NEDU
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means
Communities of Interest:
Ground and Sea Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*HELMETS, *DIVER EQUIPMENT, *BREATHING MASKS, PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING), TEST METHODS, SCUBA DIVERS, BREATHING APPARATUS, NAVAL RESEARCH, PROTECTIVE MASKS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Human Factors Engineering and Man Machine Systems, Life Support Systems
Keyword(s):
*UNDERWATER BREATHING EQUIPMENT, EVALUATION, RECOMMENDATIONS, SCUBA APPARATUS
Report Date:
1959 Apr 15