Standard:

• AIR1609

Reaffirmed:

• 2010-05-03

Revised:

• 1982-04-30

Revision:

• Historical. Access the latest revision: AIR1609A

Issuing:

• Ac-9 Aircraft Environmental Systems Committee

Scope:

The purpose of this Aerospace Information Report (AIR) is to provide guidelines for the design of aircraft humidification systems. Physiologial effects of humidity levels on crew and passengers are reviewed. Various techniques used for cabin humidification are discussed and evaluated. Various potential problems and penalties associated with humidification systems are also described.

History:

Standard	Published	Revision	Status
AIR1609A	2005-03-21	Latest	Reaffirmed
AIR1609	1982-04-30	Historical	Reaffirmed

AKA:

• SAE AIR 1609

Sector:

• Aerospace

Topic:

• Human Factors
• Environmental control systems
• Air conditioning
• Air supply
• Cabin pressurization
• Smoke detection
• Passenger compartments
• Noise
• Engine cooling systems
• Safety
• Tests and Testing