Daily Evolution from Mastering Tai Chi-Chapter 214 - 203: Simulated Plateau Low Qi Pressure and Temperature Test (Part 2)

To prevent some tourists from experiencing life-threatening conditions due to altitude sickness, climbers need to train and adapt at the base camp for half a month before officially climbing with guides.

Logically speaking, just climbing Mount Everest doesn't require such rigorous testing.

But Wang Ye is different.

The reason Li Weimin brought Wang Ye for testing.

Was to see where his limits lie.

After listening to the person in charge explain the operation points of this test chamber clearly.

Wang Ye and his team began preparing for the necessities required for the tests.

After a brief preparation, Wang Ye put on the dedicated test clothing and stepped into the test chamber.

The test chamber was empty, sealed, and stuffy like a sauna room.

Only a pane of glass allowed visibility of the exterior conditions.

Similarly, the outside could also see his situation through this glass pane.

At this moment, outside the test chamber, Li Weimin began operating the screen of the chamber.

The simulated altitude on the screen began to gradually increase, while the pressure values started to gradually decrease.

From 100 kilopascals (kPa) it gradually decreased to 90 kilopascals (kPa).

Under normal circumstances, the pressure range the human body adapts to is at sea level with standard atmospheric pressure, which is approximately 101.325 kilopascals (kPa). However, once the pressure drops below 95 kilopascals (kPa), some individuals may begin to feel signs of physical discomfort. And once the pressure drops below 85 kilopascals (kPa), the adverse effects of a low-pressure environment on most people's bodies will become particularly pronounced.

Additionally, below an altitude of 3000 meters, with every 1000-meter increase in altitude, the pressure decreases by about 10 kilopascals (kPa). Above 3000 meters, this value will have slight fluctuations. The maximum altitude of this machine is 10,000 meters, corresponding to a standard atmospheric pressure of 27.556 kilopascals (kPa). At this pressure standard, individuals with slightly weaker physiques can experience severe altitude sickness symptoms, even pulmonary edema posing life-threatening risks.

Therefore.

Li Weimin outside the test chamber was extremely cautious almost every time he lowered the altitude by 1 kilopascal (kPa),

Fearing that a sudden drastic drop could put Wang Ye's body in danger.

However, as the pressure dropped to around 60 kilopascals (kPa), Wang Ye still didn't show the slightest sign of altitude sickness, not even experiencing the normal shortness of breath.

"How is it, can we continue lowering it?" Li Weimin asked worriedly.

Wang Ye gestured an OK sign through the glass window, indicating he was fine.

Seeing this, the other people outside the test chamber could only continue operating the equipment.

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As the experiment continued, the test chamber gradually emitted a strong rumbling sound.

The pressure continued to drop from 60 kilopascals (kPa) to 50 kilopascals (kPa).

This pressure value is roughly equivalent to the conditions at an altitude of around 6000 meters, classified as an extreme altitude region. In this altitude environment, arterial blood oxygen saturation typically drops below 60, and even individuals with excellent physique will experience noticeable increased pulse rates and headaches. Most top athletes, during simulated high-altitude training, can only reach this altitude.

Yet Wang Ye inside the test chamber remained with his hands in his pockets, showing no reaction.

Outside the test chamber at this moment, Li Weimin and Lü Jinyi, among others, started to express their disbelief.

"Damn, what kind of monstrous physique is this..."

"I was just about to say, Old Li, you had no sense of measure with your adjustments, but it seems I'm the one lacking measure..."

"Many coaches at our base reach their limit at 70 kilopascals. Didn't expect Wang Ye to withstand pressure below 50 kilopascals."

Although people with excellent physical condition can barely endure this altitude pressure, no matter how fast a vehicle is, it takes a few hours to gradually ascend to such an altitude. Even the fastest helicopters require about half an hour to reach 5000 meters altitude. During this relatively long duration, they can gradually adapt to the burdens of high-altitude pressure and low oxygen on the body.

But for Wang Ye, the process of dropping from 100 kilopascals (kPa) to 50 kilopascals (kPa) took only a few short minutes.

The rapid change in pressure values causes significant harm to the human body.

Logically, Wang Ye should have shown acute altitude sickness symptoms already.

Yet Wang Ye could still communicate normally with the people outside the test chamber, without showing any signs of anomaly or discomfort.

"Do we really need to keep lowering the pressure? Lowering it further might cause severe harm to the body." One staff member expressed concern.

Standing beside the test chamber, Li Weimin swallowed nervously and hesitated, "It's okay, continue lowering it."

The staff hesitated for a moment but had no choice but to continue operating the test chamber, gradually lowering the pressure inside.

Buzz—

Finally.

After ten minutes.

The pressure in the test chamber dropped to the lowest level.

That is, to 27.556 kilopascals (kPa) at an altitude of 10,000 meters.

Seeing this value, the surrounding staff were all stunned.

In all their years of working here, they've never seen anyone endure a limit below 50 kilopascals.

This kind of 27 kilopascals pressure value is typically used as a standard only during scientific experiments. Frankly, it's not meant for human exposure.

And at this time, Wang Ye in the test chamber finally felt a slight headache and shortness of breath, his breathing began to become labored. A noticeable feeling of oppression and suffocation surged in Wang Ye's heart.

This feeling was akin to walking under the scorching Sun in summer.

Making one feel weak all over, and reducing physical capabilities significantly.

But fortunately, in the next moment, the pressure inside the test chamber began to gradually increase.

The only slight discomfort Wang Ye's body felt was quickly dissipated.

About ten minutes later, Wang Ye opened the door of the test chamber.

He walked out of the test chamber.

Li Weimin immediately inquired, "How is your body, any aftereffects?"

Wang Ye shook his head slightly and said, "No problem, let's continue with the low-temperature test."

Li Weimin continued to ask worriedly, "How about getting a check-up first and then doing the low-temperature test tomorrow?"

"There's no need for such trouble, let's just finish the test today." Wang Ye stated resolutely, "There are only four days left until departure, we need to hurry and improve the cold-proof suits and other equipment."

"Okay..." Seeing Wang Ye's firm attitude, Li Weimin could only acquiesce.

And along with the person in charge, they activated the low-temperature training pod nearby.

In fact, most parachuting bases do not have these two types of equipment. But this base's person in charge is exceptionally wealthy, and without batting an eye, invested heavily in purchasing these two somewhat impractical devices for trainers and students to use for training.

But due to the high costs and minimal benefits of these devices, few students would come here for training or testing.

Only someone as wealthy as Wang Ye could possibly come to give it a try.

After getting ready, Wang Ye directly stepped into the low-temperature training pod.

The environment inside the low-temperature training pod is even tighter than the test chamber just now.

Because the primary function of this training pod is actually to promote muscle recovery in athletes.

After training, athletes just need to lie in the training pod for over ten minutes to recover.

Thus, this training pod is also called a Cold Therapy Pod.

Wang Ye lay down in the Cold Therapy Pod and closed the hatch.

Beep beep beep.

As the staff outside began operating the console.

The temperature inside the pod began to drop rapidly.

It was like entering an air-conditioned room set to the lowest temperature.

The surrounding warmth was gradually extracted, replaced by a piercing cold.

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