HELICOPTER UNDER WATER ESCAPE LIGHTING

Egress from an aircraft downed in water will be less difficult if personnel are aided in locating exit points and surface direction. Several factors affecting suitable visual aids for a CH-46 helicopter are considered. Potential light sources and methods of mounting them are discussed. (Author)

• Corporate Authors:

  Naval Air Development Center

  Systems Department
  Warminster, PA  United States  18974
• Authors:
  • Chisum, G T
• Publication Date: 1976-8-30

Media Info

• Pagination: 14 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air transportation crashes; Crashes; Ditching; Escape systems; Flight crews; Helicopters; Lighting; Lighting equipment; Survival; Underwater construction; Underwater structures; Visual aids
• Old TRIS Terms: Ch-46 aircraft; Underwater escape lighting; Underwater lights
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Bridges and other structures; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00146049
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: NADC-76265-40 Final Rpt.
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 16 1977 12:00AM