Oxygen Accumulation in Hypobaric Chambers.

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Abstract:

Chamber oxygen measurements were made on 12 hypobaric chamber flights. These measurements were analyzed to determine whether not venting the chamber would result in an oxygen accumulation. It was observed that the oxygen percentage increased from the normal value of 20.9 to 27.1. This seriously compromised the effectiveness of the hypoxia demonstration conducted on these flights. Author

Author(s):
Stork, Roger L. ; Morgan, Thomas R.
Author Organization(s):
SCHOOL OF AEROSPACE MEDICINE BROOKS AFB TEX
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. for period ending Sep 75,
Pagination:
0007

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
SAM-TR-76-14
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*OXYGEN, *ALTITUDE CHAMBERS, *HYPOBARIC CHAMBERS, FLIGHT TRAINING, HYPOXIA, ACCUMULATION, FLIGHT SIMULATION, AEROSPACE MEDICINE
Field(s)/Group(s):
Stress Physiology, Test Facilities, Equipment and Methods
Keyword(s):
Oxygen accumulation
Report Date:
1976 Apr 01