Research, design, and development of the U. S. Coast Guard high seas oil containment system. Final report, Sep 1970--Sep 1975
The objective of this program was to develop a lightweight airdeliverable oil barrier system, capable of containing significant quantities of oil at sea states to 5-foot waves and 1-knot currents, and in winds up to 20 knots, and of sustaining with minimal damage 10-foot waves, 2-knot currents, and 40-knot winds. An inflatable-supported curtain barrier, self-floating air-deliverable barrier-storage/deployment container, and barrier moorings were developed from initial concept stages to full-scale usable equipment. Model and field tests were conducted and modifications were made as required. An at-sea test of the interfaced subsystems demonstrated the validity of the final design and the viability of the air-delivery method. (GRA)
- Research Organization:
- Battelle Columbus Labs., Ohio (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- DOT-CG-23223-A
- OSTI ID:
- 7343966
- Report Number(s):
- AD-A-025749
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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