Can't answer for all components but of interest we had problems shipping some types of MO discs (discs not drives) in even semi pressurised hold conditions, where they would crack due to internal pressures within the disc structure.
Is it heated? If not it will be -50C or less also. It would seem logical that electrolytics would blow especially if subjected to a rapid pressure decrease. I've known people fly their push bikes from the UK to Europe without first reducing the pressure in the tyres only to find the tyres blown on arrival, again in semi-pressurised conditions. Note that pressurised cabins are only pressurised to around equivalent of 5k to 8k feet. Chris > -----Original Message----- > From: rbus...@es.com [SMTP:rbus...@es.com] > Sent: Wednesday, June 03, 1998 3:23 PM > To: emc-p...@ieee.org > Subject: Altitude > > This is not a safety or EMI question, but because this group has such > broad backgrounds and diversity I am hoping that someone can comment. > > I have been asked by one of our customers to ensure that our equipment > is capable of being shipped in an un-pressurized aircraft for > altitudes > of 30K to 40 K feet. This is a non operational requirement, but are > there other concerns I should be aware of? I recall hearing that some > commercial grade electrolytic could explode at high altitudes. > > Any comments or suggestions greatly appreciated. > > Rick Busche > Evans & Sutherland > Salt Lake City, Utah > rbus...@es.com
