A man-mounted, aircraft independent, self-contained recording system was developed for measuring the breathing flow rates of aircrew during all phases of flight. Breathing data of 41 Navy and Marine Corps aircrew operating F-14, F/A-18, A-7, A-6, and S-3 aircraft were measured during 51 flights including fleet combat exercises. The data were collected to validate current test and evaluation techniques and to modify oxygen system design and installation specifications. The data may also be used for designing future oxygen systems. The data generally show good correlation with previous studies, but also provide unique results for carrier operations and aerial combat maneuvering (ACM) conditions not previously reported. The results indicate that the current military oxygen system flow rate specifications are inadequate for tactical aircraft performing ACM. The results also suggest that current F-14 and F/A-18 oxygen systems may be inadequate for low altitude ACM. The point of contact for this work is Mr. Dennis Gordge, telephone (301) 826-6116. Oxygen system, Breathing requirements, Anti-G straining, Maneuver, OBOGS, LOX, Oxygen flow.


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