| Download | - View final version: The habitability and ergonomics of totally enclosed motor propelled survival craft (PDF, 2.0 MiB)
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| DOI | Resolve DOI: https://doi.org/10.4224/21268569 |
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| Author | Search for: Petrie, L.1; Search for: Aylward, K.1; Search for: Baker, A.1; Search for: Simões Ré, A.1; Search for: Power, J.1; Search for: Power-MacDonald, S.1; Search for: National Research Council of Canada. Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering |
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| Affiliation | - National Research Council of Canada. Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering
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| Sponsor | Search for: Program for Energy Research and Development |
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| Format | Text, Technical Report |
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| Physical description | 52 p. |
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| Subject | Lifeboat; TEMPSC; habitability; ergonomics; occupancy; evacuation |
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| Abstract | This report describes a study aimed at investigating several habitability and ergonomic issues associated with the internal environment of totally enclosed motor propelled survival craft (TEMPSC). Numerous anthropometric and structural measures were taken to highlight and investigate various issues of subjects while simulating operation of the coxswain’s station The experiment was designed to establish the impact of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on habitability and ergonomics in the coxswain station by examining the anthropometric measures of subjects in various clothing ensembles (i.e. levels of PPE) and how they may impact the performance of tasks associated with normal TEMPSC operation (i.e. fastening seatbelts, interacting with the coxswain’s station, etc.). Select subjects were also examined in the passenger area to determine the effect of varying levels of PPE on available space (e.g. leg room) and task performance (e.g. seat belt fastening) The results of this study suggest that PPE, general increase in the size of individuals (due to changing anthropometrics and the requirement of marine abandonment suits), and interior lifeboat design can have a direct impact on the operation and habitability of lifeboats, especially over the long periods of occupancy that are typical of operations in remote northern regions. |
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| Publication date | 2012-12-01 |
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| Publisher | National Research Council of Canada |
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| Language | English |
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| NPARC number | 21268569 |
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| Record identifier | 501d228a-64e2-4b94-9d72-f884393ecd0f |
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| Record created | 2013-10-09 |
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| Record modified | 2022-07-06 |
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