LP/SV bladder buoyancy test comparison / by Bill Martell and Ryan Wolter. : D68-5/116-2011E-PDF
Background: The buoyancy of CF jet aircrew LP/SV is unknown and may not provide the minimum 35 lbs that is required. The buoyant force of the British MK 30 LCX is also unknown; however, this flotation device utilizes a large bladder and may replace the LP/SV. Aim: The aim of this experiment was to calculate and compare the buoyant force of the CF LP/SV and the British MK 30 LCX. Methods: Bladders were inflated using either a 35g or a 45g CO2 canister. A Chatillon spring scale was used to measure the buoyant force following submersion. Results: The LP/SV and MK 30 LCX attained buoyant forces of 41 and 42 lbs respectively following inflation using a 35g CO2 canister, and 45 and 53 lbs respectively following inflation using a 45g CO2 canister. Conclusion: In all trials, both flotation devices produced buoyant forces greater that 35 lbs. The British MK 30 LCX produced larger buoyancy forces.
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Ministère/Organisme | Canada. Defence R&D Canada. |
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Titre | LP/SV bladder buoyancy test comparison / by Bill Martell and Ryan Wolter. |
Titre de la série | Technical Note ; 2011-116 |
Type de publication | Série - Voir l'enregistrement principal |
Langue | [Anglais] |
Format | Électronique |
Document électronique | |
Note(s) | "July 2011." Includes bibliographical references. |
Information sur la publication | [Ottawa] : Defence Research and Development Canada, c2011. |
Auteur / Contributeur | Martell, Bill. Wolter, Ryan. |
Description | iv, 14 p. : figures. |
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Descripteurs | Technical reports Life preserver Safety vest |