Abstract The atmosphere is the medium through which all terrestrial aircraft travel. Thus, it is vital that any discussion of airworthiness begins with a discussion of the properties of the atmosphere, and how, in calculation and testing, we characterise the medium. The core components of the atmosphere, its different layers and how they are characterised are described. The International Standard Atmosphere (ISA)—its standard definitions and reference latitudes, and how ISA influences and informs airworthiness practice are also described. An integral part of airworthiness is human survivability in the airborne environment and as the final part of this chapter, how atmospheric conditions (pressure, oxygen content and temperature) affect human survivability are discussed.
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The Atmosphere
Initial Airworthiness ; 23-44
2nd ed. 2018
2018-01-01
22 pages
Aufsatz/Kapitel (Buch)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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