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[image]http://www.news.navy.mil/management/photodb/webphoto/web_030828-N-1974E-004.jpg[/image]030828-N-1974E-004 Central Command Area of Responsibility (Aug. 28, 2003) -- USS Nimitz (CVN 68), USS Princeton (CG 59), and USS Bridge (AOE 10) participate in an underway replenishment (UNREP). Nimitz Strike Group and Carrier Air Wing Eleven (CVW-11) are deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, the multi-national coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraq’s weapons of mass destruction, and end the regime of Saddam Hussein.
This is my idea of fun:
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video of the inside of USS Monitor's turret after a section of armor belt was removed to facilitate lifting the turret, during the raising of the ship. Since its designation as our nation's first marine sanctuary in 1975, the Monitor has been the subject of intense investigation. The turret was the first revolving gun of its kind and will eventually be on public display in the Mariners’ Museum in Newport News, Va. The famed warship sank 240 feet to the ocean floor during a heavy storm off Cape Hatteras on Dec. 31, 1862. Four officers and 12 men were lost. U.S.
Mixed gas rig of tri mix(80%he + 17%N + 3%O2)(these are est. I do not have operational depth's), ultra lite helmut, viking drysuit with rear entry system, secondary return tank, Surface suppled air.
next generation suit
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ah.. so that picture wasn't a scuba system after all.. didn't know it had an air tether.. Imagine they are doing some damn deep dives with that sort of gas mix. Don't care for the look of the gen 2 outfit at all..
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The newest model in the traditionally rugged Miller line, has many new features and improvements. The new design allows for a substantial reduction in total weight, and provides the maximum in head protection, excellent mobility, and balance. The Helmet moves w/ the diver’s head, as easily as a mask. It is secured w/ an internal adjustable, padded neck strap, which fits all head sizes. The Helmet body is constructed from an approximately 1/4” thick, high strength bronze alloy. The superb strength and protection provided by this all metal Helmet are many times greater than fiberglass. Compared w/ other cast metals, the Helmet bronze is approximately three times stronger than cast aluminum, and twice as strong as cast brass. Opposed to fiberglass, the screw threads will not strip out. The valves and fittings are all solidly mounted, metal to metal.
Two different demand regulators are available w/ the Miller 400 Series Helmet. The original Miller Tilt Valve Regulator, very reliable and trouble free. The KMB-10 Adjustable Valve mechanism in the Miller Regulator housing. The Miller housing and cover are constructed of solid bronze for a lifetime of service under constant hard use. The Side Exhaust functions primarily when Free-flow is in use while the Regulator Exhaust permits automatic purging and low exhaling resistance. The Exhaust can be fully closed or adjusted to affect buoyancy. The Locking Neck-ring is easily adjusted on all four cams, for an effective water tight seal. This system is designed to function under adverse conditions for secure, jam proof operation and rapid Helmet emplacement and removal. The Neck-ring comes w/ a wet suit type seal, but can be mated to practically any type dry suit for a very effective combination in extremely cold or contaminated water.
The communication system in the Miller Helmet is reputed to be the very best available. The Face-seal restricts air noise, and circulation to the front of the Helmet, thus creating exceptionally good communication. The rugged design and quality construction of the Miller Helmet results in a lifetime of trouble free service. The simplicity of the 400 Helmet requires only minimal maintenance. Repair can be carried out in the field w/ common hand tools.
Features
* All metal helmet body, high strength bronze w/ black epoxy coating.
* Face & Neck-rings, Handles, Valves, & Accessories are Polished Brass
* Choice of Two Demand Regulators, Miller Tilt Valve or Miller-10 Regulator
* Miller Regulators are High Strength Bronze Castings w/ Closeable Exhausts
* Two Adjustable Exhausts, One on Helmet, One on Regulator
* Rugged, Simple Design, for Low Maintenance
* Comm System w/ Binding Posts, Microphone, and Two Earphones
* Compressed Air, Mixed Gas, and Saturation Diving Capability
* Lightweight, Approximately 27 lbs. Neutral Buoyant
* Internal Adjustable Neck-strap Head-pad Combination
* Lexan Faceplate, Oral Nasal Mask System and Nose Device, Standard
* No Special Tools Needed, Just Screwdriver and Wrenches
* Meets or Exceeds all Proposed Government Regulations
Options
* Spare Parts Kit - 400 Series (400-142)
* Special Finish, All Polished Bronze
* Special Metallic Paint, Red or Blue
* Padded Helmet Bag w/ Straps (400-415)
* Special Bailout Elbow, Stainless Steel (400-111)
* Bronze Face Guard (400-137)
* Welding Shield (400-138)
* Miller-10 Regulator Tool Kit (TK400-10)
* Miller Double Exhaust Kit (400-133-DEK)
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CAUTION: Before attempting any diving in any type of contaminated environment, a complete top side course in hazardous materials emergencies should be completed. For more complete information see the book "Diving in High-Risk Environments" by Steven M. Barsky
SuperLite 17B Specifications
The Helmet Shell is hand laid up glass fiber reinforced thermal setting polyester (fiberglass) with carbon fiber reinforcement at key points for added durability. It is light and highly impact resistant, and provides a heat/cold barrier as well as being an excellent electrical nonconductor.
SuperLite 17B Specifications
1 Steady Flow Valve provides an additional flow of air into the helmet backup air source for ventilation and defogging.
2 Auxiliary Valve supplies backup breathing gas to the diver.
3 Gas Supply Non-Return Valve prevents loss of gas pressure in the event of umbilical damage, preventing a "squeeze".
4 Neck Dam/Yoke Assembly
Secures the helmet to the diver's head and positively prevents accidental removal. The angled neck dam helps the helmet ride comfortably while working face down.
5 Low Pressure Plug is removed and replaced by a suit inflation hose when the diver is wearing a dry suit.
6 Communications are either bare wire posts or a waterproof connector.
7 Latch Catch Mechanism locks the neck clamp and yoke in place.
8 Water Exhaust automatically keeps water drained from the helmet.
9 Exhaust Whisker keeps the exhaust bubbles away from the diver's vision.
That's cool shit. I've always said we should be spending less money to go into space, and more money trying to find out what lies beneath. There is so much of our own planet we have yet to see, why worry about the other ones yet.
Linear Mode
