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"That is to say, cabin pressure would be highest, pressure between the panes would be in the middle, and pressure outside the plane the lowest. But ALL THREE pr
by moioci 11y ago
"That is to say, cabin pressure would be highest, pressure between the panes would be in the middle, and pressure outside the plane the lowest. But ALL THREE pressures would be lower than air pressure on the ground."
I think this is incorrect. Assuming the windows are sealed at ground level, the pressure between the panes would be slightly below ground level at altitude, due to flexion of both inner and outer panes; the pressure in the cabin is substantially lower than ground level; and outside pressure is the lowest of all. Thus the pressure between the two layers is the highest of the three compartments at altitude, subjecting both layers to considerable stresses with every pressurization/depressurization cycle. Now if you sealed a near-vacuum inbetween, that could help with thermal insulation and prevent condensation, but would cause more stress on the ground.
- copsarebastards 11y agoYou're right, good catch. :)