THE RATE AND MAGNITUDE OF EXPLOSIVE DECOMPRESSION REQUIRED TO PRODUCE LETHAL EFFECTS IN ALBINO RATS
Abstract
Control groups of rats were decompressed from sea level to 40,000 feet, 69,000 feet, and 105,000 feet in 0.53, 0.9, and 1.11 seconds respectively. Experimental groups of rats were explosively decompressed over the same ranges as the control groups at rates of 0.0043, 0.0068, and 0.0075 second respectively. No control rats were killed, but 40%, 70% respectively of the experimental rats died as a result of the explosive decompression.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 31, 1957
- Accession Number
- AD0468313
Entities
People
- Arthur L. Hall