This citation summarizes a one-page announcement of technology available for utilization. Onboard, inflight generation of aviator's breathing oxygen is rapidly maturing technology,to replace stored supplies of liquid or gaseous oxygen in military aircraft. The concept of OBOGS eliminates the logistics chain required for frequent aircraft servicing. In addition to material savings, OBOGS offers operational advantages in austere aircraft basing, faster ground turnaround, improved systems safety and, in some missions, removal of constraints in flying duration. Oxygen enrichment of air via pressure swing adsorption zeolite (molecular sieve) particles is one of several inflight oxygen generations systems in test by all three military services for application in tactical aircraft. Molecular sieves concentrate oxygen from engine bleed air by selective adsorption of nitrogen and other compounds based on molecular size and polarity. This technology could be used to supplement oxygen in small jet and commercial type aircraft, although presently it would not be cost effective. OBOGS is also being evaluated by the Air Force and Army to provide emergency oxygen to bedside patients in front-line hospitals. The method would eliminate oxygen cylinders. ...FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Contact: Dr. Richard L. Miler, USAF School of Aerospace Medicine/VNL, Brooks AFB, TX 78235, (512) 536-3361.
Onboard Oxygen Generation System
1983
1 pages
Report
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English