Aircrew Performance Following Rapid Depressurization at Altitude

FAA CAMI · CAMI technical report · DOT/FAA/AM-20/19 · Published 2020-12-01 · FAA Civil Aerospace Medical Institute · 1 author

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Abstract

Hypobaric chamber study of pilot performance during simulated rapid decompression at cruise altitudes. Measures time of useful consciousness, cognitive task accuracy, and oxygen-mask donning latency across age and altitude bins. Informs O₂ regulator certification standards.

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FAA Civil Aerospace Medical Institute FAA CAMI

Keywords

hypoxia
depressurization
high altitude
oxygen mask

Citation

FAA Civil Aerospace Medical Institute (2020). Aircrew Performance Following Rapid Depressurization at Altitude. FAA Civil Aerospace Medical Institute. FAA CAMI ID DOT/FAA/AM-20/19. https://www.faa.gov/data_research/research/med_humanfacs/oamtechreports/ ↗