Armstrong limit
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title:
Armstrong limit
text:
The Armstrong limit or Armstrong's line is a measure of altitude above which atmospheric pressure is sufficiently low that water boils at the normal temperature of the human body. Exposure to pressure below this limit results in a rapid loss of consciousness, followed by a series of changes to cardiovascular and neurological functions, and eventually death, unless pressure is restored within 60–90 seconds. On Earth, the limit is around 18–19 km above sea level, above which atmospheric air pressu
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Altitude where water boils at body temperature
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armstrong_limit
date created:
2006-04-08T06:56:12Z
date modified:
2024-09-04T07:45:40Z
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