Explosive decompression by the book

I'm putting this in a separate post to avoid having it lost in the noise. Please refer to the Airplane Flying Handbook, pages 13-4 and 13-5, where the term "explosive decompression" is used. A partial quote: "Air will rush from the mouth and nose due to the escape of air from the lungs, and may be noticed by some individuals."

I don't write fiction.

Bob Gardner

"Bob Gardner" wrote in message
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[...] I don't write fiction.

If I understood the replies to your post correctly, the only complaint was
that you characterized the "explosive decompression" as a descent from
25,000' to sea level, when in fact what happens in an "explosive
decompression" is that the altitude of the *cabin* goes from the cruising
pressurized altitude (around 7-9000' or so) up to the outside pressure
altitude (which in the case of the chamber ride is often 25,000' but of
course could be any arbitrary altitude chosen for the demonstration).

The "ride" in the chamber is from a lower altitude to a higher one, when
demonstrating any kind of decompression, explosive or otherwise. Explosive
happens quickly, non-explosive happens slowly (where normally the
non-explosive decompression simply simulates an unpressurized climb to
altitude).

No one's saying you wrote fiction. Just that you mixed up your words a
little. We know you know what you mean...we just think you might not have
written it.

My guess is that you've been staying up too late what with all the holiday
parties and whatnot and that, when you get some sleep and take a moment to
reread what you wrote and think about it, all will be clear to you.

Pete

"Bob Gardner" wrote in message newszGIb.712245

A partial quote: "Air will rush from the mouth and nose due to the escape
of air from the lungs, and may be noticed by some individuals."

Yes, OK, I agree with that. I thought you referred to "...sustained burp &
fart..." following rapid decompression, with which I would disagree. My,
my -- the things we wind up discussing! :-)

Enjoy the evening.

JG