EX-17 Underwater Breathing Apparatus.

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Abstract:

The EX-17 Underwater Breathing Apparatus UBA was assembled and tested by the Navy Experimental Diving Unit NEDU to determine the suitability of a closed-circuit apparatus for deep diving applications and as a tool for in-house physiological function studies. The EX-17 is a modified version of the Swimmer Life Support System SLSS MK 1, a closed-circuit, mixed-gas, self-contained UBA. The EX-17 configuration includes a dry helmet and umbilical gas supply. The EX-17 is intended to operate at depths to 2,000 feet of seawater fsw in the usual closed circuit mode, and in an emergency open circuit mode. Preliminary tests were successful despite minor technical problems. During Deep Dive 77, the EX-17 demonstrated capability to support a diver doing light, moderate, and heavy work at depths from 1,054 to 732 fsw. NEDU is performing further investigations to insure EX-17 UBA life support capability and mission reliability at depths to 2,000 fsw. Author

Author(s):
Schmitt, D. J.
Author Organization(s):
NAVY EXPERIMENTAL DIVING UNIT PANAMA CITY FLA
Descriptive Note:
Development and test rept. 1976-1977,
Pagination:
0044

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NEDU-12-78
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_8.2.1_Partner with Governments and Institutions; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*SCUBA APPARATUS, *UNDERWATER LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS, TEST AND EVALUATION, EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN, OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS, SAFETY, DIVER EQUIPMENT, DEEP DIVING
Field(s)/Group(s):
Life Support Systems
Keyword(s):
EX 17 Underwater Breathing Apparatus
Report Date:
1978 Mar 01