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FAA Office of Aerospace Medicine
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Report No: DOT/FAA/AM-79/13

Title and Subtitle: Oxygen equipment and rapid decompression studies

Report Date: March 1979

Authors: McFadden EB

Abstract: This is a collection of reports of evaluations of the protective capability of various oxygen systems at high altitude and during rapid decompression. Results of these studies were presented at scientific meetings and/or published in preprints or proceedings with limited distribution.

Key Words: Life support, High altitude, Decompression, Oxygen equipment

No. of Pages: 114

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