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hypobaric chamber |
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A chamber used to induce a decrease in ambient pressure as would occur in ascending to altitude. This type of chamber is primarily used for training and experimental purposes. Also called altitude chamber; decompression chamber. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In fact, NORCAT is looking to construct a special hypobaric chamber at its Onaping Falls test mine site to simultaneously experiment with extreme lunar tempratures and atmospheric pressure. |
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