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- MonArk Boat Delivers First of Nine Fast Parasail Craft For Air Force Maritime Reporter, Sep 1986 #22
The U.S. Air Force recently accepted a 41-foot Parasail Training Craft constructed by MonArk Boat Company of Monticello, Ark., following testing of the boat on Lake DeGray. The craft was loaded aboard a truck in Monticello for delivery to Homestead Air Force Base in Florida.
The first of nine Parasail boats to be constructed by MonArk under a $2.2-million contract with the Naval Sea Systems Command, the new craft was approved after two days of tests conducted by the 3613th Combat Crew Training Squadron from Homestead. These boats will be used to replace an aging fleet of smaller, slower parasail craft being used at Air Force survival school, according to John Smith, Mon- Ark's national sales manager. The craft was designed by Timothy Graul of Graul Marine Design, Sturgeon Bay, Wise.
Subjects taught at the survival school include parachuting techniques, proper use of survival equipment, search and rescue procedures, medical and psychological aspects of water survival, subsistence, and hazardous marine life.
The new parasail craft will achieve a top speed of about 30 mph. Propulsion power is provided by twin 435-bhp Detroit Diesel 8V71 TI engines. Each boat is fitted with a hydraulic winch and a tow reel that allows for the operation of parasailing equipment to simulate a bailout of aircrew members. The winch releases line, retrieves line, and locks it in place. After the student contacts the water, the vessel is used to recover and/or stand by the student and his equipment.
To provide overhead visibility by the boat's skipper and seaman, MonArk developed a cabin roof with transparent Lexan inserts. The overhead visibility insures that the student is in sight at all times during the exercise.
Outfitting includes a Loran C, VHF radio, safety railing, boarding ladder, automatic fire-extinguishing system, and depth sounder. A truck compartment is provided forward of the pilot station with full standing headroom, a full-length berth/seating, a navigation/chart table, and a navigational instruments storage cabinet.
Since the Water Survival School became fully operational in 1971, more than 70,000 students have graduated from its three-day course.
Personnel trained at the school include active duty Air Force, Air National Guard, Reserve members, and NASA personnel, which include several groups of future astronauts, as well as selected personnel from the Army and Navy, and several allied countries.
For additional information and free literature on MonArk's facilities and activities, Circle 11 on Reader Service Card
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- Walter Beam Named Vice President-Research And Development At Sperry Maritime Reporter, Jun 1981 #95
trade and technical societies. B e f o r e j o i n i n g Sperry, Dr. Beam served from 1974 until 1981 as deputy for advanced technology in the U.S. Air Force's Office of the Secretary, and was responsible for review and approval of the Air Force's technology programs, including flight simulator technology
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- U.S. NAVY SHIP PROCUREMENT Second Quarterly Update—November 1985 Maritime Reporter, Dec 1985 #70
and data communications system, on board ships, aircraft and in groundbased command centers. But the system will be that under development by the Air Force at Rockwell- Collins and Singer Kearfott. The proposed FY 1986 Navy program had included $185 million to continue Navy JTIDS development efforts
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- Dr. Jennifer Brower, Prometheus Marine Technology, Nov 2013 #18
following organizations have been our clients: Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, San Diego; Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency; the U.S. Air Force including Brooks AFB / Citybase, U.S. Air Force Office of Scientific Research, Mathematics and Information Sciences and the U.S. Air Force Research
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- THE CIRCLE OF RELIANCE " I n Time of War, Land, Sea, and Air Forces and All Logistic Support Functions Must Work as a Team" Maritime Reporter, Jun 1985 #50
all required non-military support functions, including those of our Allies, are also okay. Consider the maritime element of the Circle. The Army, Air Force, and Marines rely on the Navy to provide military sealift. The Navy relies on its controlled assets and on the Department of Transportation (DoT)
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- Halter Delivers Rocket Booster Recovery Vessel 'Independence' Maritime Reporter, Aug 15, 1985 #11
a contract from Lockheed Shipbuilding. The 200-foot Independence will perform the key role in the recovery of rocket boosters launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California (scheduled for early 1986) as part of the space shuttle program. Two Cummins KTA50-M diesels, each rated at 1,250 bhp
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- AWO Elects Stegbauer Chairman Of Board Maritime Reporter, Apr 15, 1977 #61
since 1945. Prior to World War II, Mr. Stegbauer worked on riverboats as a fireman and deckhand, and during the war he served with the U.S. Eighth Air Force in England as a combat navigator after graduating from the Air Force Aerial Navigation School in 1943. Taking over as chairman of the board
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- ASNE San Diego Section Hears Adm. Monger Stress Importance Of Safety Interlocks Maritime Reporter, Jun 15, 1976 #21
. The symposium will be held in San Diego, October 7-8, 1976. For symposium details, write Comdr. R.J. Rein, USN; Code 731; Commander, U.S. Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet; Naval Air Station, North Island, San Diego, Calif. 92135
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- U.S. Defense Conducts Maritime Strike Ops Maritime Reporter, Oct 2013 #18
reduce these risks. One vulnerability that has proven difficult to address is that of an attack on U.S. assets and interests by small boats. The U.S. Air Force has recently conducted a successful test of its ability to neutralize and eliminate such a threat. Small boats can carry a variety of weapons, including
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- The Posse Comitatus Act of 1878 Maritime Reporter, Jun 2004 #61
The Posse Comitatus Act of 1878 (PCA) prohibits the use of the Army or the Air Force as a posse comitatus to execute the laws of the U.S. "POSSE COMITATUS ACT" (18 USC 1385): A Reconstruction Era criminal law proscribing use of Army (later, Air Force) to "execute the laws" except where expressly
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- COMSAT General Elects McLucas President- Johnson Named Chairman Maritime Reporter, May 15, 1977 #47
was nominated as FAA Administrator by President Ford in 1975, and served in that capacity until April of this year. Earlier, he was Secretary of the Air Force (1973 to 1975) and Under Secretary of the Air Force (1969 to 1973). Before that, he served as Assistant Secretary General for Scientific Affairs
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- Halter Launches Rocket Booster Recovery Vessel 'Independence7 Maritime Reporter, Apr 1985 #22
its Moss Point, Miss., yard. The 200-foot vessel will perform the key role in the recovery of rocket boosters launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California as part of the space shuttle program. Participating in the launching ceremony as principal speaker was Maj. Gen. Donald W
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March 2024 - Marine Technology Reporter page: 37the acid available to the plates. The mat is slightly compressed between the plates when assembled in a frame. Because the plates and mats are packed fairly tightly, they are virtually immune to vibration. The remaining volume around the plates is air-? lled, so that even if the case of the AGM battery
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March 2024 - Marine Technology Reporter page: 36, and their capac- from the overall buoyancy, while carried inside, they subtract ity may fall to as low as 60% of rated capacity as they ap- their air weight; and 2) it is easier to exchange batteries on a proach 0°C depending on current drain. Lead acid batteries small ocean lander or AUV by unplugging
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March 2024 - Marine Technology Reporter page: 23,” explained Caplan-Auerbach. Seismology studies waves as they move through solid Earth, while acoustics examines those waves in ? uids such as water or air, although the two overlap. Seismometers are best for studying processes that shake the ground, like magma moving underground. “These quakes are generally
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March 2024 - Marine Technology Reporter page: 19About the Author vey with the pipe tracker is not required, resulting in signi? - Svenn Magen Wigen is a Cathodic Protection and corrosion control cant cost savings, mainly related to vessel charter. expert having worked across The major advantage of using FiGS on any type of subsea engineering, design
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March 2024 - Marine Technology Reporter page: 18TECH FEATURE IMR There are also weaknesses in terms of accuracy because of FiGS Operations and Bene? ts signal noise and the ability to detect small ? eld gradients. In Conventional approaches to evaluating cathodic protection this process there is a risk that possible issues like coating (CP)
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March 2024 - Marine Technology Reporter page: 16SENSORS By Svenn Magen Wigen, FORCE Technology he principle behind sacri? cial anodes, which are water structures, reducing the need for frequent repairs and used to safeguard underwater pipelines and struc- replacements, which also aligns well with sustainable opera- tures from corrosion, is relatively
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March 2024 - Marine Technology Reporter page: 11assist in identifying mines and act as a neutralization device. About the Author Bottom mines pose even greater chal- David R. Strachan is a defense analyst and founder of lenges. Unlike contact mines, bottom Strikepod Systems, a research and strategic advisory mines utilize a range of sensors to
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March 2024 - Marine Technology Reporter page: 9systems can detect mines just below the mines, as well as their locations, remains largely a mystery, surface, even those hiding in murky water. The Airborne Laser although reports suggest that over three hundred have been Mine Detection System (ALMDS) from Northrop Grumman deployed off the coast
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March 2024 - Marine Technology Reporter page: 8INSIGHTS SUBSEA DEFENSE Copyright RomanenkoAlexey/AdobeStock WHEN THE SHOOTING STOPS: BLACK SEA MINE CLEARANCE WILL FEATURE ADVANCED TECH, CONOPS By David Strachan, Senior Analyst, Strikepod Systems ince the beginning of the war in Ukraine, mine warfare mines have been the weapon of choice for both
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March 2024 - Marine Technology Reporter page: 3EMPOWERING World leading electric underwater robotics Seaeye eM1-7 Electric Manipulator • Seven function work class manipulator • Compatible with most work class ROVs • Maximum reach 1,990mm • Lift capacity 122kg/454kg (max/min reach) • Precise position and force feedback • Modular self-contained
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April 2024 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 37SIMULATION "A simulated vessel ? ooding can help teams work together to solve the challenge using different systems on the bridge." – Jussi Siltanen, Lead, "The gami? cation of Product Marketing, learning makes it fun." Safety Solutions at NAPA – Captain Pradeep Chawla, Founder, MarinePALS Image
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April 2024 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 35SIMULATION e have a close relationship with tech- Realism is prized beyond immersive, photo-realistic visu- nology, evidenced by, for example, als, and providers are introducing increasingly accurate func- the phones we are estimated to un- tionality. FORCE Technology’s upcoming DEN-Mark2 math- lock around
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April 2024 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 28ships. We also have two offshore petro- leum distribution system ships that help move fuel ashore. Another ten preposition ships support the Army and Air Force. It should be pointed out that we can build adaptive force packages to be placed on a number of our ships to add additional capability. MSC can
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April 2024 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 27. But ships that perform a wide range of underwater science, research those graduates have choices. They can go on active duty and surveys, and a pair cable laying and repair ships. Our navi- with the Navy, or sail with commercial companies. As we gation test support ship USNS Waters (T-AGS 45) helps
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April 2024 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 25RADM PHILIP SOBECK, MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND Photo by Brian Suriani USN Military Sealift Command From a global supply chain perspective, What makes MSC so vital to the we’ve learned a lot about dealing with Navy’s ? eet and our military disruptions. COVID delivered a big forces around the world? wake-up
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April 2024 - Marine News page: 34eWolf to don’t on a traditional tug,” Rice said. Rice stressed the importance of teamwork between the life, Crowley partnered with the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District, the California Air Resources shipyard, electrical integrator, designer and production en- Board (CARB), the Port of San
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April 2024 - Marine News page: 28, and going way beyond the technologies (using a energy storage sys- tem from Corvus Energy, feeding an electrical propulsion package from ABB, driving a pair of Rudder Propellers from Schottel). In a news release, Crowley notes that the new tug “represents a historic innovation through a col- laboration
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April 2024 - Marine News page: 21. con? icts with U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) ac- Safe transit: Coast Guard has “several equities” tivities. BOEM explains that in certain areas the Air Force BOEM’s December sale Notice also advises energy com- has set an airspace ? oor of 1,000 feet above sea level and the Air Force asked BOEM to keep
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April 2024 - Marine News page: 16OpEd Shipbuilding U.S. Commercial Shipbuilding and Repair Industry Ensures American Strength at Sea By Matthew Paxton, President, Shipbuilders Council of America As Senator Roger Wicker force, the U.S. is falling behind. China, Korea and Japan of Mississippi once said, “Growth in commercial ship-
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April 2024 - Marine News page: 15Q&A time, sometimes we win in game seven, but it really takes now to make sure that folks understand that tug and barge a united industry, and so I just really appreciate the great transportation is the most sustainable mode of freight work of AWO members, of coalition partners, shippers, transportation?
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February 2024 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 42OPINION: The Final Word GAO: USCG Should Address Workforce Recruitment and Retention Challenges By Heather MacLeod, Director, GAO’s Homeland Security and Justice team he Coast Guard has strug- Coast Guard established cyberspace as vessels to determine whether they meet gled for years to recruit an
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February 2024 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 35reporting increased interest Klaveness Combination Carriers on the Ballard, along with from the cargo ship market. The speci? c fuel savings achieved air lubrication, and Berge Bulk on the Berge Olympus, along will vary depending on whether the ship has a 2-stroke main with wind-assist – is testament
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February 2024 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News page: 29different business units in the group, and there are a lot of synergies,” said Ebeling. “But we have an independent board of US directors at ARC. Our chairman is General John Handy, a former commander of U.S. Transportation Command. We have a strong U.S. citizen leadership team also, and that’s really
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February 2024 - Marine News page: 38and sustainability, To bring the eWolf to life, Crowley partnered with the with solid partnerships between owners, designers, suppli- San Diego County Air Pollution Control District, the California Air Resources Board (CARB), the Port of San Diego, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and