Marine Evacuation System (MES) chute / platform deployment time - must deploy 100 % complement within 30 min per LSA Code Ch. VI.
Formula
$$ t = t_{deploy} + N / r $$
Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $N$ | Persons to evacuate | pax | SOLAS passenger cert |
| $r$ | Flow through chute | pers/min | LSA type approval |
Sources
- IMO LSA Code Ch. VI.