Physiological aspects of flying.

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"The purpose of this manual is to endeavor to explain in everyday terms the various physical and physiological problems that arise during flying, and to give in detail the latest knowledge of proved solutions to these problems." (--Page 2.)

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79 p. : ill., charts.

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United States. War Department. September 25, 1943.

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"The purpose of this manual is to endeavor to explain in everyday terms the various physical and physiological problems that arise during flying, and to give in detail the latest knowledge of proved solutions to these problems." (--Page 2.)

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79 p. : ill., charts.

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"25 September 1943."

Supersedes TM 1-705, 25 July 1941.

Contents: I. Atmosphere of the earth -- II. Effects of high-altitude flying upon respiration and circulation -- III. Effects of pressure changes on the human body -- IV. Anoxia -- V. Parachute descents -- VI. Oxygen equipment -- VII. Carbon monoxide poisoning -- VIII. Effects of rapid changes of motion and direction upon the human body -- IX. Equilibrium and airsickness -- X. Night vision -- XI. Effects of extreme temperature on the body -- XII. Types of first-aid kits -- Index.

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  • September 25, 1943

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United States. War Department. Physiological aspects of flying., book, September 25, 1943; Washington D.C.. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc29940/: accessed May 24, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.

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