SOS Group focuses on portability in recompression chamber sector
As navies look to expand subsurface capabilities through the acquisition of submarines, attention is also being focused on rescue and recovery contingencies in the event of a DISSUB (disabled submarine) incident.
Recompression chamber manufacturer SOS Group is looking to introduce a newly developed portable capability into the naval market through its Hyperlite DL5, a prototype of which underwent extensive trials with the USN in 2020.
With legacy systems such as the Hyperlite 1 in service in more than 30 countries worldwide, SOS Group moved to increase portability through the use of an inflatable section that replaces the more traditional metallic tube of a recompression chamber.
The Hyperlite DL5 is able to accommodate up to three personnel during the recompression process, enabling medical personnel to monitor patients from inside the chamber.
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