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SOS Torch design project
Hi,
I'm an undergraduate designing a torch for use in an energency aboard a ship, thus I envision it being used to signal to the shore or nearby boats in the event of an emergency. If anyone is willing to offer any suggestions, or experiences with existing designs I would be extremely grateful. Especially invaluable would be descriptions of how you would use such a torch - e.g. proceedures and whether you might be wearing gloves, or have it attached to your body in some way etc. Thanks Robert C |
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Assuming you mean for once ship is abandoned, I'd suggest a strobe on the
head, but don't take it personally... Should be activated on water entry, and last for 8 hrs min & most importantly be able to be turned onn & off. "Robert Curtis" wrote in message news:2004120519214816807%robertcurtis@gmailcom... Hi, I'm an undergraduate designing a torch for use in an energency aboard a ship, thus I envision it being used to signal to the shore or nearby boats in the event of an emergency. If anyone is willing to offer any suggestions, or experiences with existing designs I would be extremely grateful. Especially invaluable would be descriptions of how you would use such a torch - e.g. proceedures and whether you might be wearing gloves, or have it attached to your body in some way etc. Thanks Robert C |
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So I'd want two functions: automatic SOS (also activated by being in
contact with water) and normal on/off yes? Thanks Robert C On 2004-12-07 08:24:06 +0000, "AC" said: Assuming you mean for once ship is abandoned, I'd suggest a strobe on the head, but don't take it personally... Should be activated on water entry, and last for 8 hrs min & most importantly be able to be turned onn & off. "Robert Curtis" wrote in message news:2004120519214816807%robertcurtis@gmailcom... Hi, I'm an undergraduate designing a torch for use in an energency aboard a ship, thus I envision it being used to signal to the shore or nearby boats in the event of an emergency. If anyone is willing to offer any suggestions, or experiences with existing designs I would be extremely grateful. Especially invaluable would be descriptions of how you would use such a torch - e.g. proceedures and whether you might be wearing gloves, or have it attached to your body in some way etc. Thanks Robert C |
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yes but consider this:
there are ways to be found by searching parties already and your idea about a light doesnt fit in todays electronic age. better go for something that has the assistance of all the existant safety stuff ...... and it has to be able to do all your average flare does anyway . on off ,(keep a lot of them and light one every time you need ......-simple but efective on -off button... and also has to make hot meals and coffee if it cold or juice if it hot And it would help to have a warming function to keep you warm when in water.... but then you are talking about a com-plete solution not just a torch ...... |
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