CONTINUOUS FUNCTIONAL TESTING OF OXYGEN BREATHING EQUIPMENT,
Abstract
A method is described for the continuous functional testing of aviator's oxygen breathing equipment. By use of an oxygen detector that fits in the mask, recordings were made of changes in oxygen partial pressure in going from automix to 100% oxygen. The results obtained were compared with the expected change, and conclusions were drawn concerning the fit and functioning of the oxygen mask. The detector was also used to monitor the oxygen concentration delivered by the regulator and comparisons were made of several different types of oxygen regulators. This comparison showed a consistent difference between the A-14A and the D-2A oxygen regulators. The difference was such as to permit a longer oxygen duration with the A-14A as compared with the D-2A when used with an oxygen system which was otherwise the same. The results are discussed in terms of certain operational features of interest to both military and civilian flying personnel. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0422773
Entities
People
- J. Ryan Neville
Organizations
- United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine