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A paper on the requirements for the prevention of anoxia, or oxygen loss, as a result of reduced barometric pressure. Includes illustrative graphs.

Physiological Requirements for Protection Against Anoxia in an Emergency Full Pressure Suit

A paper on the requirements for the prevention of decompression sickness in airmen as a result of rapid atmospheric pressure change. Includes illustrative graphs.

Physiological Requirements for Protection Against Atmospheric Pressure Changes

Includes two reports marked Confidential Flying Personnel Research Committee for the attention of Mr. W. Oldham. The first is a proposal to introduce pressure suits into the RAF written by Wing Commander H.L. Roxburgh and Squadron Leader D. G. V. Whittingham including specific details of recommended equipment. The second is a paper by Roxburgh and Squadron Leader J. Ernsting on the physical effects of pressurisation suits including some illustrative graphs and black and white photographs. Also includes a loose printed sheet of the Air Staff Policy for Full Pressure Suits.

Proposals for the Introduction of Pressure Suits into the Royal Airforce and The Physiology of Pressure Suits

28 items

Frankenstein and Son's Development Papers

47 items

Research and Development for the British Space Programme

7 items

Other Papers on Full Pressure Suit Development

11 items

Full Pressure Suit Symposium Papers

A paper on the effects of environmental exposure in high altitudes and the principles and systems for protection.

Notes for Aircrew on the Effects of Exposure to High Altitudes

17 items

Other Papers and Reports

43 items

Research and Development for a Full Pressure Suit

14 items

Symposium Papers