Click on thumbnail to select a picture. This picture shows Pacific Helicopters flying the Simplex Helicopter bucket system applying water during an excersize. The USCG helicopter following is used to direct activities. This photo shows the Simplex bucket on the ground ready for reloading. The ADDS Pack is tested at ground level prior to a flight.
Water is used to simulate dispersant during training.
This is the view from the inside of the USCG C-130 air craft during dispersant application activities. The OSRV Clean Islands has the capability to apply dispersant using two forty foot spray arms.