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Civil Aerospace Medical Institute
Report No: DOT/FAA/AM-78/1
Title and Subtitle: Flotation and survival equipment studies
Report Date: January 1978
Authors: McFadden EB
Abstract: This report is a collection of various studies, conducted over 15 years, of flotation and survival equipment used or proposed for aviation application, including developmental and prototype designs. Results of these studies were presented at scientific meetings and/or published in preprints or proceedings with limited distribution. Information obtained from several of the included studies is being used in the development of revised flotation equipment standards.
Key Words: Protective equipment, Aircraft ditching, Sea survival
No. of Pages: 70
Civil Aerospace Medical Institute
Report No: DOT/FAA/AM-78/1
Title and Subtitle: Flotation and survival equipment studies
Report Date: January 1978
Authors: McFadden EB
Abstract: This report is a collection of various studies, conducted over 15 years, of flotation and survival equipment used or proposed for aviation application, including developmental and prototype designs. Results of these studies were presented at scientific meetings and/or published in preprints or proceedings with limited distribution. Information obtained from several of the included studies is being used in the development of revised flotation equipment standards.
Key Words: Protective equipment, Aircraft ditching, Sea survival
No. of Pages: 70
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