FY14 RDT&E Project Portfolio - USCG - U.S. Coast Guard
FY14 RDT&E Project Portfolio - USCG - U.S. Coast Guard
FY14 RDT&E Project Portfolio - USCG - U.S. Coast Guard
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Alternatives to Pyrotechnic Distress Signals<br />
Mission Need: Improve distress signal devices.<br />
<strong>Project</strong> Objectives:<br />
• Determine suitability of potential alternatives to pyrotechnic visual distress<br />
signals.<br />
• Expand knowledge of signal conspicuity and identifiability through<br />
additional literature review and analysis of nighttime maritime background<br />
environment.<br />
• Narrow the optimal distress signal characteristics range by evaluating<br />
human-subject response to laboratory generated visual-stimuli.<br />
• Validate laboratory findings through human-subject field test.<br />
• Recommend optimal visual distress signal characteristics.<br />
• Develop “position paper” with recommendations to update carriage<br />
requirements to eliminate ineffective devices.<br />
Key Milestone / Deliverable Schedule:<br />
<strong>Project</strong> Start …………………………………………………..…<br />
Functional Requirements Workshop.………………….….…..<br />
Visual Comparisons and Use Testing..…….....……………….<br />
1 Nov 10 <br />
30 Feb 11 <br />
9 Nov 11 <br />
Suitability of Potential Alternatives to Pyrotechnic Distress<br />
Signals……………………………………………………….. 31 Jan 12 <br />
Laboratory Testing…………………………………………..… Mar 14<br />
Field Testing………………....................................................... Jul 14<br />
Alternatives to Pyrotechnic Distress Signals; Laboratory and<br />
Field Studies.............................................................................. Oct 14<br />
<strong>Project</strong> End ……………………………………………………….. Nov 14<br />
Sponsor:<br />
Stakeholder(s):<br />
<strong>Project</strong> #: Tier: RDC POC: CG-926 Domain Lead:<br />
1101 3<br />
Mr. M. J. Lewandowski LCDR Anthony Erickson<br />
(860) 271-2692 (202) 475-3748<br />
Expected Benefit:<br />
Influence International Standards<br />
Notes:<br />
CG-ENG<br />
CG-SAR, CG-BSX<br />
Indicates RDC product.<br />
UNCLAS/<strong>USCG</strong> Research & Development Center 11/6/2013<br />
Version date<br />
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