Bellerophon:
Many thanks for the interesting and detailed response. First let me apologise for my use of the sensationalist phrase ‘explosive decompression.’
I was pondering this situation while studying for Ops last night, and looking at the requirements for O2 on transport flights, it got me thinking about the ‘special case’ with Concorde. You have shown that the problems encountered aren’t particularly different to the average passenger jet, apart from the slim possibility of a large descent, which Concorde could achieve quickly. I am surprised at the rate of descent Concorde could attain, that is highly impressive.
Thanks again,
Tom.
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