MEDICAL PROBLEMS IN HIGH ALTITUDE SUIT TESTING, WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, OHIO, 1959 Part 1

Description

Summary: Film covers MA-2 helmet seal failure tests conducted in Aero Med altitude chamber at WPAFB. Rapid decompression was used to duplicate earlier failure of helmet seal and improper replacement of face plate. Scenes show altitude chamber operator at controls, two test subjects in MA-2 partial pressure suits and helmets entering the altitude chamber, test subjects in chamber at ground level pressure, 25000-foot pressure, and blacking out due to explosive decompression to 65,000 feet -- shows mercury altitude barometer falling from 25,000 to 65,000 feet due to explosive decompression. Good (Basic: Orig koda)

Collection

Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities