Sensor monitoring system can help pilots prevent hypoxia-like symptoms
NewsJuly 19, 2016
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. At the Farnborough International Air Show this year, Cobham officials showcased a military physiological monitoring system prototype in the form of breathing sensors, which can protect fighter pilots from the effects of hypoxia-like symptoms before they occur.
Engineers are designing the breathing monitoring system to assess the pilot to detect if sufficient oxygen is being delivered. The inhalation module will be located on the end of the pilot's mask breathing hose, while the exhalation module will be integrated with the mask exhalation port. Officials say, the sensors can capture the data to help identify the root cause.
Cobham officials will work with U.S. Air Force and Navy representatives to determine the cause of hypoxia-like symptoms that continue to go unresolved, says Stuart Buckley, Senior Director, Business Development and Sales at Cobham Mission Systems."These breathing sensors are built upon our licensed gas sensing technology and will capture the data needed to help identify and ultimately prevent these symptoms from occurring."
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