Evaluation of a Full Face Mask for Incorporation into the Swimmer Life Support System MK 1.

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Abstract:

The SLSS MK 1 with the Full Face Mask FFM was tested for its ability to support a diver performing sustained heavy work at operational depth. During exercise sequences, measured parameters were the divers heart rates, oral-nasal mask differential pressures, and the oxygen and carbon dioxide fractions of inspired and expired gas. Analysis of the data clearly demonstrates that the system supports a working diver without causing either a decrement in work performance or abnormal retention of carbon dioxide. In addition, it was demonstrated that the external resistance to breathing was significantly lower with the FFM-hose assembly compared with similar data obtained with the MK VI Mod 0 mothpiece-hose assembly. Author

Author(s):
O'bryan, Robert K.
Author Organization(s):
NAVY EXPERIMENTAL DIVING UNIT PANAMA CITY FLA
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.,
Pagination:
0018

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NEDU-3-78
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_1.2.2_Exercising; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*DIVERS, *BREATHING MASKS, RETENTION(GENERAL), CARBON DIOXIDE, DIVER EQUIPMENT, SWIMMERS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Protective Equipment, Life Support Systems
Keyword(s):
*Swimmer Life Support System, SLSS(Swimmer Life Support System)
Report Date:
1978 Mar 14