"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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"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.)
Physical Description
79 p. : ill., charts.
Notes
"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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