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Aircrew Performance Following Rapid Depressurization at Altitude

Published 2020-12-01 From FAA Civil Aerospace Medical Institute 1 author
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Abstract

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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.

Author

  • 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/ ↗