Citation

Brooks CJ, Miller L, Morton S, Baranski J. Aviat. Space Environ. Med. 1999; 70(8): 752-758.

Affiliation

Defence & Civil Institute of Environmental Medicine, Toronto, ON.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1999, Aerospace Medical Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

10447047

Abstract

BACKGROUND: To date, there is no standard jettison mechanism for doors, windows, or hatches in ditched helicopters. A new Universal Escape Exit (UEE) has been invented and the performance has been compared with two current in-service systems in a helicopter underwater escape trainer. METHOD: A total of 416 evacuations were conducted by 40 subjects in two experiments using the Survival Systems Limited's underwater escape trainer. RESULTS: The UEE had a distinct 2-s advantage to escape; and, in the majority of cases, was preferred to a rotating lever or a straight push out system. CONCLUSIONS: Further work should continue with UEE development for qualification in an operational helicopter.

Language: en