During the post decompression emergency descent of Multi Mach/High Altitude Aircraft the occupants will be subjected to deceleration induced inertial loads in the direction of the flight path which will temporarily reach or exceed values of 0.5 G. Forward-facing passengers who have not been able to don the oxygen mask may lose consciousness for various periods of time and will assume positions which are unfavorable for the recovery from hypoxic stress. Aft-facing passengers - even if unconscious - would not lose contact with their seat and seatback and would assume a semisupine position by the combined effect of the aircraft's negative attitude angle and the decelerative load. Recent research suggests that the semisupine position is favorable for recovery from severe hypoxic exposures. A reassessment of the value of aft-facing versus forward-facing passenger seats for subject aircraft is suggested. (Author)


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    Title :

    The Advantages of Rearward-Facing Seats During Post Decompression Emergency Descent of Multi Mach/High Altitude Transport Aircraft


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1969


    Size :

    20 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English