The setting of these operating limits should involve consideration of two aspects:
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motion limits for executing a safe landing, and
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limits for safely remaining on the deck for the period necessary to effect passenger and cargo transfer (usually not more than 10 minutes).
The former is mainly affected by the rate of the heave (vertical) motion, but also by the roll and pitch motions, and is relatively easy for the pilot to judge visually. The pilot can see the movements of the vessel, and can judge whether it is safe to make the landing, and can choose the appropriate moment to set the helicopter down.
The latter is mainly affected by helideck accelerations, which can be generated directly by the motion of the vessel (heave, surge and sway), and indirectly due to the inclination of the helideck (component of gravity due to pitch or roll angle). Limits for remaining safely on the deck are also much more difficult to judge because they should involve a prediction of the helideck motions over the next 10 minutes, and an assessment of the statistical risk of unsafe motions. Furthermore, the options available to the pilot in the event of excessive motions building up whilst the aircraft is on the helideck are limited.
10.5.2 Wave Motion Characteristics and Criteria
The setting of helideck performance limitations due to vessel motion is the responsibility of the helicopter operator as AOC holder. Currently in the UK offshore helicopter-operating environment the motions limitations for a variety of vessels have been agreed and set jointly by the helicopter operators, and these are published by BHAB Helidecks in the Helideck Limitations List. It is recommended that vessel owners and designers consult with BHAB Helidecks during conceptional design of new vessels or refits to determine the limitations that are likely to be applied to the class of vessel for given helicopter types.
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