LOW TEMPERATURE INFLATION OF INFLATABLE LIFERAFTS FOR MERCHANT VESSELS

Measurement of the Time-To-Inflate performance to two 15-person inflatable liferafts at temperatures of 28, 15, 0, minus 22, and minus 27 degrees Fahrenheit. One raft employed a conventional carbon dioxide inflation system and the other a compressed-air aspirator system with an ambient air inlet. The two rafts, identical in size and shape, were of the type used as lifesaving equipment on merchant vessels. (Author)

• Corporate Authors:

  United States Coast Guard

  Office of Merchant Marine Safety
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Daniels Jr, M R
  • Spearman, J W
• Publication Date: 1971-5-21

Media Info

• Pagination: 26 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Inflatable life rafts; Life rafts; Rescue equipment; Safety equipment
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00025666
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: Tech Rpt
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 11 1972 12:00AM