COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF VISUAL DISTRESS SIGNALS

This program involved the comparative evaluation of the standard issue lifejacket light (one-cell flashlight) and two currently available chemiluminescent devices for use in emergency signaling. The two chemiluminescent devices were a commercially available single ampule device (Cyalume) and a double ampule device previously developed by NAVWPNSUPPCEN Crane. (Author)

• Corporate Authors:

  NAVAL WEAPONS SUPPORT CENTER

  CRANE, IN  United States 
• Authors:
  • Niemiller, M K
• Publication Date: 1976-8-13

Media Info

• Pagination: 104 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alternatives analysis; Brightness; Chemical agents; Chemiluminescence; Cost effectiveness; Distress signals; Emergencies; Field tests; Handling and storage; Life expectancy; Optical detectors; Research; Search and rescue operations; Signal lights; Storage facilities; Visibility
• Identifier Terms: United States Coast Guard
• Old TRIS Terms: Ampules; Flashlights; Markers; Optical detection
• Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Research; Society; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00168951
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: USCG-D-47-76
• Files: NTIS
• Created Date: Jan 30 2002 12:00AM