Oxygen in general aviation.

Mohler, Stanley R.

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Oxygen in general aviation.

1966-09-01
By Mohler, Stanley R.

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Creators:

Mohler, Stanley R.
Corporate Creators:

United States. Office of Aviation Medicine
Subject/TRT Terms:

Air Pilots Air Pressure Altitude Altitudes Blood Blood--Circulation Brain Carbon Dioxide Cerebral Anoxia Flight Flight--Physiological Aspects Hypoxia Lungs Metabolism Oxygen Oxygen In The Body Physiological Aspects Respiration Respiratory System Water Vapor
Publication/ Report Number:

AM 66-28 ; DOT/FAA/AM-66/28
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States
Corporate Publisher:

Civil Aerospace Medical Institute
Abstract:

General aviation pilots are increasingly ascending to altitudes exceeding ten thousand feet. As one becomes exposed to heights above twelve thousand feet, blood oxygen saturation diminishes in accordance with a predicable schedule. Recommended measures for the provision of adequate supplemental oxygen are described.
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PDF
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FAA Civil Aerospace Medical Institute US Transportation Collection
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