| RAF INSTITUTE OF AVIATION MEDICINE Demonstrations of various developments as a result of research undertaken. | ||
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| Catalog #: | 138400 | |
| Clip Number: | 138400-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | UN 3893 F | |
| Timecode: | ||
| Location: | Farnborough, Hampshire | |
| Year Shot: | 1964 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | HEALTH AND MEDICINE: Research | |
| Description: | RAF INSTITUTE OF AVIATION MEDICINE Demonstrations of various developments as a result of research undertaken. Institute of Aviation Medicine, Farnborough, Hampshire. VS. Demonstration of compressed air-inflatable raft. A small attachment which would fit onto a pilots seat e.g. as soon as water touches a certain cell in the folded raft in inflates immediately. VS. Another device, a girl sits in a transducer (airtight box) and a test is made on how much her lung capacity is when breathing different types of gasses. VS. Man in another chamber and he rides a bike and the experts, measure his energy output when subjected to pressure. VS. In a small swimming bath a machine which measures the weight of a submerged body and a man jumps in to demonstrate how it works. VS. Man ties himself into an aeroplane cockpit seat and experiences the conditions of extreme heat during flight and a special cover that he can pull down to protect his face. | |
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