Kyle Boatright wrote:

I always wonder if these tables are for an "average" person, or a 80 year
old, obese, 2 pack a day smoker who hasn't exercised in 40 years? Obviously,
there are people who climb Mt Everest without supplimental oxygen, and they
are able to function at some level while exerting themselves at almost
30,000 ft.

Anyone got the scoop on how the tables were created?

IIRC, 20-something military males -- probably in the best shape of their
lives -- but I have yet to find a cite to confirm that.

In the mean time check this URL for a good description of the problem:

http://www.aviationmedicine.co.za/AM_S_Hypoxia.php



Jack