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High Altitude High Altitude TrainingTraining
College of AviationCollege of AviationGlenn Harmon, Aerospace Glenn Harmon, Aerospace
Physiologist, Physiologist,
Asst Professor of Aeronautical Asst Professor of Aeronautical ScienceScience
High Altitude TrainingHigh Altitude Training
Purpose: Demonstrate the symptoms Purpose: Demonstrate the symptoms and effects of hypoxia and recovery and effects of hypoxia and recovery using airline-style oxygen masks.using airline-style oxygen masks.
Hypoxia: Lack of oxygen in the blood or Hypoxia: Lack of oxygen in the blood or brain caused by low atmospheric brain caused by low atmospheric pressure or content resulting in pressure or content resulting in impairment or unconsciousness. impairment or unconsciousness.
Is Hypoxia Awareness/Training Needed?Is Hypoxia Awareness/Training Needed?
Hypoxia AccidentsHypoxia Accidents
High Altitude TrainingHigh Altitude Training
Military TrainingMilitary Training
FAA Oxygen RequirementsFAA Oxygen Requirements
Civilian and Airline TrainingCivilian and Airline Training
DOT/FAA StudyDOT/FAA Study
High Altitude TrainingHigh Altitude TrainingERAU’s VisionERAU’s Vision
Hypobaric Chamber……. Hypobaric Chamber…….
ROBDROBD
Normobaric EnclosureNormobaric Enclosure
ERAU’s Lab DesignERAU’s Lab Design
COA 132B
ERAU SuppliersERAU Suppliers
High Altitude TrainingHigh Altitude TrainingNormobaric LabNormobaric Lab
Typical ProfileTypical Profile40-50 Minutes40-50 Minutes
Lab start-up and ascent to altitude e.g. 25,000 Lab start-up and ascent to altitude e.g. 25,000 ft.ft.
Students briefed on Objectives, Ops, mask usageStudents briefed on Objectives, Ops, mask usage Enter - Don OEnter - Don O22 masks, Comm, pulse oximeters masks, Comm, pulse oximeters Review symptoms/discussion/accident recap Review symptoms/discussion/accident recap Select studs to remove mask, begin tasksSelect studs to remove mask, begin tasks
Studs identify 2-3 symptoms - 8-12 min– recover on OStuds identify 2-3 symptoms - 8-12 min– recover on O22
Student feedbackStudent feedback Subjective & objective symptomsSubjective & objective symptoms Exit lab – debrief Exit lab – debrief
Instructor TrainingInstructor Training
Symptoms of Hypoxic Symptoms of Hypoxic HypoxiaHypoxia
Tunnel vision, visual acuity, focusTunnel vision, visual acuity, focusSUBJECTIVESUBJECTIVE
Euphoria, dizziness, tingling, headacheEuphoria, dizziness, tingling, headache Fatigue, loss of coordination, slurred Fatigue, loss of coordination, slurred
speech speech Cyanosis, rapid breathingCyanosis, rapid breathing IncapacitationIncapacitation DeathDeath
OBJECTIVEOBJECTIVE
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Participation in the High Participation in the High Altitude LabAltitude Lab
At least 18 years of age. At least 18 years of age. Hold at least a 2Hold at least a 2ndnd class FAA medical class FAA medical
or equivalent. or equivalent. Medical Screening:Medical Screening: For health and safety reasons, you must notify an instructor if you are For health and safety reasons, you must notify an instructor if you are
currentlycurrently experiencing any of the symptoms or conditions below: experiencing any of the symptoms or conditions below: _______ Dizziness, fainting spells, unconsciousness or seizures_______ Dizziness, fainting spells, unconsciousness or seizures _______ Eye or vision trouble (except corrective lens)_______ Eye or vision trouble (except corrective lens) _______ Heart or vascular trouble, or anemia _______ Heart or vascular trouble, or anemia _______ Upper respiratory infection, asthma or bronchitis _______ Upper respiratory infection, asthma or bronchitis _______ Chest pain or shortness of breath_______ Chest pain or shortness of breath _______ Diabetes_______ Diabetes _______ Medications not approved for flight_______ Medications not approved for flight _______ Recent surgery_______ Recent surgery _______ Pregnancy or you have other health concerns_______ Pregnancy or you have other health concerns
Normobaric TechnologyNormobaric Technology
Shaun Wallace, “Altitude Guru”
Colorado Altitude TrainingColorado Altitude Training Normobaric Hypoxic Systems for
Aviators
Shaun Wallace
Simulating Altitude
x =
Normobaric Hypoxia
x =
Hypobaric Hypoxia
Humans respond to Partial Pressure of Oxygen
Atmospheric X O2 content (%) = PPO2 Pressure
Air Separation Technology
Minimal maintenance or running costs
Self re-generating; expected life >20,000 hours use
No need for cylinders of nitrogen or other gasses
Creating Hypoxic Environments
Dilution with hypoxic air
Creating Hypoxic Environments
Oxygen extraction method
Technology – The CAT Controller
Measures:•Barometric Pressure•Oxygen Content•CO2 level
Single point of control for altitude system
Activates:•Air Units•Intake Selector•Alarms
Input:•On/Off•Desired Altitude•Feet/Meters
Displays:•Desired Altitude•Current Effective Altitude•CO2
Enclosure Options: TentFAA’s “portable” system
Enclosure Options: Modular System ERAU’s Modular
Enclosure System
High Altitude TrainingHigh Altitude Training
Questions? Discussion?