This report summarizes work performed onboard the U.S.S. Saipan (LHA- 2) and the U.S.S. Peleliu (LHA-5) to review hangar bay smoke removal and ventilation tactics onboard amphibious assault ships. The objective of this program was to describe scoping tests that were conducted for the purpose of providing guidance on changes to the ventilation procedures described in the NATOPS Firefighting Manual. The test results were used to provide recommendations for changes to the doctrine. During these scoping tests, smoke generators were used to evaluate techniques for smoke removal from the hangar bay onboard the U.S.S. Saipan (LHA-2) and the U.S.S. Peleliu (LHA-5). Visibility within the hangar bay was used as the measure of performance, and the effects of door status and wind direction were evaluated during these tests. Doors that were used included the elevator doors, the door at the top of the flight deck, and a sponson opening to weather. The effects of crosswinds and headwinds were evaluated for the different door configurations.


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    Title :

    Amphibious Assault Ship Hangar Bay Smoke Removal Tests Conducted Onboard the U.S.S. Saipan (LHA-2) and U.S.S. Peleliu (LHA-5)


    Contributors:
    T. S. Fay (author) / E. C. Mack (author) / A. J. Parker (author) / R. L. Darwin (author)

    Publication date :

    2003


    Size :

    30 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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