Compartment Pressure (Noun)
Meaning
The air pressure maintained in an air-tight compartment (as in an aircraft).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The flight engineer monitored the compartment pressure to ensure the cabin remained safe and comfortable for the passengers.
- The aircraft's design allowed for automatic adjustment of the compartment pressure during ascents and descents.
- To alleviate ear pain, the flight attendants advised passengers to swallow or yawn to equalize the air pressure and match the compartment pressure.
- A sudden loss of compartment pressure can lead to a rapid loss of oxygen, making it difficult to breathe.
- The crew received training on handling emergency situations, including the procedures for managing a sudden drop in compartment pressure.