Investigation of Extreme Weather Oil Pollution Response Capabilities (open access)

Investigation of Extreme Weather Oil Pollution Response Capabilities

Abstract: This report presents the results of a study to evaluate the state-of-the-art and determine the feasibility of attaining an extreme weather pollution response capability.
Date: September 15, 1978
Creator: Beach, R. L.; March, F. A.; Ruetenik, G. W. & Davis, N. B.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Capsizing/Swamping Accident Investigations for 1976 Season (open access)

Capsizing/Swamping Accident Investigations for 1976 Season

Abstract: This report summarizes the criteria for selection of those accidents to be investigated, the investigation procedures, and the accident data obtained for the 28 in depth investigations.
Date: September 1977
Creator: Bowman, J. & Smith, Betty
System: The UNT Digital Library
Definition and Classification of Natural and Induced Environments of Some Recreational Boats (open access)

Definition and Classification of Natural and Induced Environments of Some Recreational Boats

Abstract: The objective of this work was to examine some of the environmental problems associated with boats and subsystems (equipment), to experiment with test methods, test equipment, data retrieval equipment, and data reduction techniques.
Date: September 1978
Creator: Wyle Laboratories
System: The UNT Digital Library
Systems for Arctic Spill Response (open access)

Systems for Arctic Spill Response

Abstract: This final report summarizes the work accomplished under Phase I of the program entitled "Study to Define Arctic Pollution Response Systems and Develop Arctic Oil Pollution Response Project Plans."
Date: March 1978
Creator: Schultz, L. A.; Deslauriers, Paul C.; DeBord, F. W. & Voelker, R. P.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Pleasure Boat Loading Related Accident Education (open access)

Pleasure Boat Loading Related Accident Education

Abstract: This project deals with educational solutions to loading related pleasure boat accidents.
Date: May 1978
Creator: Sager, E.; Geissler, K. & Cohen, S.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Educational Alternatives for Boating Safety Programs (open access)

Educational Alternatives for Boating Safety Programs

Abstract: The Coast Guard has undertaken research to identify educational alternatives in its long term efforts to improve the safety of recreational boating.
Date: May 1978
Creator: Sager, E.; Geissler, K.; Hayes, B. & Berman, J.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Transfer, Installation and Flight Testing of the Modified Airborne Oil Surveillance System (AOSS II) in a HC-130B Aircraft (open access)

Transfer, Installation and Flight Testing of the Modified Airborne Oil Surveillance System (AOSS II) in a HC-130B Aircraft

Abstract: The prototype airborne oil surveillance system (AOSS I) developed for the U.S. Coast Guard by Aerojet ElectroSystems under Contract DOT-CG-22170A was modified and transferred from a HU-16 aircraft to a HC-130B aircraft. The added capabilities of the new system configuration were verified by a flight test program.
Date: August 1977
Creator: Meeks, D. C.; Bommarito, J. J.; Schwantje, R. S. & Edgerton, A. T.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Capsizing/Swamping Accident Investigations for 1975 Season (open access)

Capsizing/Swamping Accident Investigations for 1975 Season

Abstract: This report summarizes the criteria for selection of those to be investigated, the investigation procedures, and the accident data obtained for the 33 in-depth investigations.
Date: September 1976
Creator: Sautkulis, C.; Smith, Betty & Bowman, J.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Selection and Evaluation of Pleasure Boat Capacity Plate Designs (open access)

Selection and Evaluation of Pleasure Boat Capacity Plate Designs

Abstract: Four studies were undertaken to deal with several aspects of the boat capacity labeling question.
Date: November 1976
Creator: Wyle Laboratories
System: The UNT Digital Library
Study of Automation of Message Handling Functions at USCG COMSTA/RADSTA and Communication Centers (open access)

Study of Automation of Message Handling Functions at USCG COMSTA/RADSTA and Communication Centers

Abstract: This study examines current Coast Guard message handling functions to (1) confirm the need for the application of communications automation techniques to such operations and (2) develop alternative approaches to accomplishing such automation.
Date: May 1978
Creator: Smiley, D.; Keene, G. & Kennedy, P.
System: The UNT Digital Library
RDT & E Plan for Marine Safety (open access)

RDT & E Plan for Marine Safety

Abstract: This report presents the results of a study of future research needs in marine safety and environmental protection.
Date: May 1977
Creator: Cheaney, Edward S.; Leis, R. D. & Coyle, A. J.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Personal Flotation Devices Research: Phase 2 (open access)

Personal Flotation Devices Research: Phase 2

Abstract: Research on personal flotation devices (PFDs) is reported in three volumes.
Date: January 1978
Creator: Doll, T.; Pfauth, M.; Gleason, J.; Cohen, S.; Stiehl, C.; Giuntini, R. et al.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Design Disclosure for the Ocean Dumping Surveillance System's Dump Control Subsystem (open access)

Design Disclosure for the Ocean Dumping Surveillance System's Dump Control Subsystem

Abstract: The Coast Guard initiated a study to determine if a Dump Control Subsystem was feasible for use with an Ocean Dumping Surveillance System. This report contains a summary of the dump mechanisms on various Ocean Dumping vessels and recommended designs for Dump Control Subsystems.
Date: February 18, 1977
Creator: Weber, John E.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oceanographic Observations, North Atlantic Ocean Station ECHO: Terminal Report, 1966-1973 (open access)

Oceanographic Observations, North Atlantic Ocean Station ECHO: Terminal Report, 1966-1973

Abstract: Observed temperature and salinity data, plus sigma-t values and sound velocities are presented for 1620 oceanographic stations occupied by U.S. Coast Guard Cutters at Ocean Station ECHO from January 1969 through June 1973.
Date: September 1977
Creator: Longacre, Adrian W.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Study of Rescue Boat Performance for Selected Commercial Vessel Casualty Profiles (open access)

Study of Rescue Boat Performance for Selected Commercial Vessel Casualty Profiles

Abstract: A methodology is developed in this study for determining functional performance criteria for survival systems in general; it is illustrated, however, specifically for rescue boats.
Date: May 1978
Creator: Brown, L. B.; DiJulio, R. M.; Nickels, F. J. & Saucedo, R.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oceanographic Observations: North Atlantic Standard Monitoring Sections A1, A2, A3, and A4, 1967-1968 (open access)

Oceanographic Observations: North Atlantic Standard Monitoring Sections A1, A2, A3, and A4, 1967-1968

Abstract: Seasonal variations in the Labrador Current are described using a defined Labrador Current Water together with geostrophic currents and salinity-temperature variations. The analysis is based on Standard Monitoring Sections occupied during 1967 and 1968 by U.S. Coast Guard cutters.
Date: October 1971
Creator: Robe, Robert Quincy
System: The UNT Digital Library