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
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
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
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
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