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| Dramatically ruduces the powers of observation, concentration, and judgement. |
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| What are some situations that may cause fatigue (9) |
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| 1. Operating in extreme hot or cold weather conditions. 2. Eye strain from hours of looking through sea-spray blurred windows. 3. The effort of holding on and maintaining balance. 4. Stress. 5. Exposure to noise. 6. Exposure to sun. 7. Poor physical conditioning. 8. lack of sleep 9. Boredom |
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| Crew members must watch each other's condition to prevent excessive fatigue from taking it's toll. |
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Definition
-Inability to focus
-Mental confusion or judgement error
-Decreased coordination of motor skills and sensory ability
-Increased irritability
-Decreased performance
-Decreased concern for safety |
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Definition
-Adequate rest
-Appropriate dress for weather conditions
-Rotate crew duties
-Provide food and refreshments suitable for conditions
-Observe other crewmembers for signs of Fatigue |
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| 47' Motor Life Boat Underway Limitations |
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Definition
Less than 4' 10 hours,
Greater than 4' 8 hours,
Heavy Weather 8' swells OR 30 knot winds 6 hours |
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| What are the MK 79 specs? |
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Definition
Elevation 250'-650'
4.5 Sec Burn Rate Red star
12000 Candle Power
7- MK80 Flares, 1 pencil type projector (mk31) |
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| What are the MK124 specs? |
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Definition
Day and night end
night end has to raised bands, red flare
both have 20sec burn rate
day side is orange smoke |
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| What are the MK-127 specs? |
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Definition
Elevates 650'-700'
white star parachute flare
36 sec burn rate
125000 candle power
descent rate 10'-15' per sec |
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Term
| What are the Signal Whistle specs? |
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Definition
| can be heared 1100 yards away, depending on weather. |
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| What are the signaling mirror specs/ |
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Definition
instructions on back
seen at a great distance from origin
used to attract passing boats and planes |
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| What are the personal marker light specs? |
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Definition
yellow/green light
visible on clear night for approx 1NM
lasts up to 8 hours |
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| What are the strobe light specs? |
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Definition
Approximately 50 flashes per minute
at the peak of each flash reaches 100000 candlepower |
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