Cabin Pressurization
What is cabin pressurization?
Cabin pressurization is the process of pumping air into an aircraft's cabin to maintain a comfortable, breathable air pressure even at high altitudes where the outside air is too thin. It simulates the pressure you would feel at a much lower altitude.
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