TABLE 9.4 MANNED SUBMERSIBLE 

 LIFE SUPPORT CHARACTERISTICS AND INSTRUMENTATION (Cont.) 



'Maximum Normal Complement 



^Normal and Emergency Combined 



'Cabin Pressure 



''NP: No Provisions Aboard 



^NA: Information Not Available 



^Hydrogen and Compressed Air Also Available 



^AC: Air Conditioner 



capabilities or even death because of the lack 

 of food or water. Humans' existence without 

 food or water varies considerably, and there 

 are incredible tales of individuals existing 

 under extremely trying conditions for long 



periods of time. But in a submersible more 

 than mere existence may be required of the 

 occupants; they may have to perform some 

 function to bring rescuers to their aid. In a 

 situation where the hull temperature is high, 



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