Recreational Boaters Requirements and Methods of Distress Notification Using Visual Signals.

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Abstract:

An approach is described which permits the systematic establishment of measures of effectiveness, determines the extent of need for visual distress devices, establishes requirements and estimates capabilities of devices, then matches estimated device capabilities against requirements. The extent of need for visual distress signals is established on the basis of an analysis of Boating Accident Reports using fault tree techniques. Parameter combinations involved in these cases are analyzed and used to synthesize body-of-wateruse scenarios which define the requirements for visual distress signals. The characteristics and capabilities of various types of such signals are then reviewed and matched against the requirements. Additional data and test requirements are determined and a program for meeting these requirements is recommended.

Author(s):
Cornell, M. ; Bratton, L.
Author Organization(s):
OPERATIONS RESEARCH INC SILVER SPRING MD
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 16 Apr-31 Dec 74,
Pagination:
0133

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ORI-TR-889, USCG-D-68-75
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DOT-CG-31446-A
Monitor Series:
D-68-75
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*BOATS, *RECREATION, *VISUAL SIGNALS, *DISTRESS SIGNALS, REQUIREMENTS, DETECTION, TEST METHODS, EFFICIENCY, SURVEYS, SAFETY, PYROTECHNICS, COAST GUARD, ACCIDENTS, SIGNAL LIGHTS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Sociology and Law, Marine Engineering, Safety Engineering, Escape, Rescue and Survival
Keyword(s):
*Boating accidents, *Accident investigations, DOT 4IZ IY, DOT 4DZ DD, *Recreational boats
Report Date:
1975 Jan 23