Coast Guard Mission Data Recorder (MDR) for the 47-FT Motor Lifeboat. Phase 2.

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Abstract:

A Mission Data Recorder MDR was designed and built by the Coast Guard RD Center to support the Operational Test and Evaluation OTE of the 47-Ft Motor Lifeboat MLB. The purpose of the MDR was to collect both short-term event data and long-term vessel motions data in an autonomous manner, similar to an aircraft flight data recorder. Phase 1 results were published in Coast Guard Mission Data Recorder MDR for the 47-Ft Motor Lifeboat, Report No. CG-D-20-94. Phase 2 follow-on data collection includes the recording of one significant event which was recorded during a towing operation. Statistics data for the Phase 2 period of June 1994 to March 1995 were collected and analyzed. Heave acceleration and roll frequency distribution curves were developed for each boat. The MDRs will remain onboard the 47-Ft MLBs for an additional year to continue monitoring for significant motion events and to collect data on how the boats will be used following the close scrutiny of the OTE. AN

Author(s):
Macesker, Bert N. ; Desruisseau, Robert C. ; Brion, Thomas J.
Author Organization(s):
COAST GUARD WASHINGTON DC OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Jun 94-Mar 95,
Pagination:
0064

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
USCG-R/DC-08/95, USCG-D-17-95
Monitor Series:
17-95, XD
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.2.1_Information Sharing; JCA_6.2.2_Computing Services; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange
Modernization Areas:
Directed Energy; Autonomy
Communities of Interest:
Sensors
Descriptor(s):
*RECORDING SYSTEMS, *LIFEBOATS, TEST AND EVALUATION, DATA BASES, AUTOMATION, ACCELERATION, STATISTICAL DATA, MOTION, OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS, PROFILES, DATA ACQUISITION, DATA STORAGE SYSTEMS, SEA RESCUES, SEARCH AND RESCUE, TURNING(MANEUVERING), COAST GUARD OPERATIONS, COAST GUARD EQUIPMENT, TOWING, DISTRIBUTION CURVES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Marine Engineering, Recording and Playback Devices, Escape, Rescue and Survival
Report Date:
1995 May 01