Methods for Studying Effects of Environmental Stresses on the Respiratory System of Man,

Abstract

The report presents three stresses imposed by the environment on the thoracic-pulmonary apparatus of man. The stresses are modification of apparent weight, increase in density of ventilated gases and swift variation of ambient pressure. A detailed discussion of each stress and methods involved in determining the effects of the stresses are included.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 06, 1975
Accession Number
ADA015889

Entities

People

  • Henri Viellefond
  • Pierre Varene

Organizations

  • US Army Medical Information and Intelligence Agency

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anatomy
  • Biological Phenomena
  • Environment
  • Respiratory System

Readers

  • Aerosol Science/Aerosol Physics
  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanics of Materials.
  • Systems Analysis and Design