AN EVALUATION OF POTENTIAL DECOMPRESSION HAZARDS IN SMALL PRESSURIZED AIRCRAFT,

Abstract

Over 300 decompression tests were conducted to determine potential hazards of ejection or incapacitating or fatal head injuries in small volume pressurized aircraft in the event of sudden decompression following the loss of a window, emergency exit, door or windshield. Evaluations were made to determine the relationships of cabin volume (100 to 700 cu. ft.), window area (100 to 900 sq. in.), pressure differential (5 to 9 psi), body weight and size (13 to 180 lbs.) and relative distance from the opening in terms of ejection and head impact injuries. Summary graphs and charts are presented showing which test configurations resulted in ejections or dangerous head impacts. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1967
Accession Number
AD0660203

Entities

People

  • John J. Swearingen

Organizations

  • Civil Aeromedical Institute

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Body Weight
  • Decompression
  • Ejection
  • Emergencies
  • Head Injuries
  • Openings
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Vehicles
  • Windows
  • Windshields

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