IP: Cockpit safety and air pressure

[David Farber <dave () farber net>]

> From: "Kedrosky, Paul" <paul.kedrosky () commerce ubc ca>
> To: "'farber () cis upenn edu'" <farber () cis upenn edu>
>
> Hi Dave --
>
> Interesting article here in Electronic Engineering Times pointing out that
> current cockpit door technology is premised on pressure equalization: screw
> around with sealed doors and you could have an explosive buildup of pressure
> in the cockpit. Not sure that's a surprise to anyone, but it does bear
> reminding that there are unanticipated consequences of every action.
>
> http://www.eetimes.com/story/OEG20010926S0049
>
> ---------------------
> Paul Kedrosky
> Faculty of Commerce
> University of British Columbia
> paul.kedrosky () ubc ca



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