Evaluation of the Scott Aviox Emergency Oxygen System during a Rapid Decompression to 25,000 Feet,
Abstract
A new emergency supplemental oxygen system is the Scott Aviox Single Pak, which utilizes solid state oxygen generators composed of sodium chlorate for oxygen production. The sodium chlorate is degraded by an exothermic chemical reaction that liberates a continuous flow of oxygen. As this method of oxygen production was novel to the Canadian Forces, a series of evaluations was undertaken to determine the overall reliability and oxygen output of the system under static conditions. Results of these tests proved favorable; therefore, to fully evaluate this system's performance, it was subjected to the next stage which consisted of use by human subjects under hypobaric conditions. During this experiment five male subjects were individually exposed to hypobaric conditions. Each was subjected to a rapid decompression from 8,000 to 25,000 feet. Arterial oxygen saturation levels were also a monitored throughout the experiment to determine the degree of protection this system afforded against hypoxia. Experimental results and observations indicated that the subjects had very little difficulty in placing the system into use after the decompression. Recorded oxygen saturation levels show that this system provided more than the required degree of hypoxia protection at the experimental altitudes.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA092204
Entities
People
- A. G. Hynes
Organizations
- DRDC Toronto