In military aircraft, significant hazard introduced by cabin pressurization is explosive decompression caused by structural failure of cabin when under enemy gunfire; criteria presented by which safe operating differentials may be chosen; advantages of isobaric cabin altitudes below conventional 8000-ft level for military aircraft reviewed as they apply to passengers of commercial aircraft; emergency procedures in case of failure of cabin pressurization.
Aero-medical aspects of cabin pressurization for military and commercial aircraft
J Aeronautical Sciences
Journal of the Aeronautical Sciences ; 13 , n 3 ; p 143-150
1946
8 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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