@article{ref1,
title="Evaluation of a new universal jettison mechanism for helicopter underwater escape",
journal="Aviation, space, and environmental medicine",
year="1999",
author="Brooks, C. J. and Miller, L. and Morton, S. and Baranski, J.",
volume="70",
number="8",
pages="752-758",
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.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0095-6562",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}