Wow! Check out how cough droplets spread in a plane cabin

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Scientists at Purdue University have put together a simulation that illustrates how one infected person on an Boeing 767 can lead to massive droplet dispersion ( The WHO has repeatedly stressed that Covid doesn’t spread airborne outside 6 feet…forgive me for having doubts about this) .  This simulation was from a few years ago, but they’ve been doing quite a bit of research on the Covid spread, with an interesting study on cruise ship spread. One professor in particular, Qingyan Chen, has been developing a cruise ship air filtration system that would result in passengers only breathing air circulated within their own cabin.  There’s been quite a bit of speculation surrounding air conditioning systems within ships, apartment complexes, etc being a conduit for spreading the disease. Currently, cruise ships filtration is limited to 5000 nanometers, whereas Covid may only be 120 nanometers. Interesting video below – I’ll certainly be wearing my mask when flying

https://youtu.be/_VSHxkyppFU

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8 Comments

  • Joey May 1, 2020

    This looks like the infected person sneezed towards the ceiling without covering his mouth.

  • Joseph May 1, 2020

    Does this take into account the circulation and replacement of cabin air? It looks to me like this is based on cabin shape but uses assumptions of stagnant air, which is far from accurate on a plane.

    • Barry Joseph Fitzpatrick May 6, 2020

      You’ve written an idiotic piece to further cripple the industry which you earn money from. Such gossipy & inaccurate information isn’t worthy of comment.

      • Miles May 6, 2020

        Hey Barry – would love to read some information that proves the simulation is inaccurate if you have it, otherwise I’d say your accusation is baseless and motivated by your financial stake in the travel business. Thanks and good luck with your business!

        • Barry Fitzpatrick May 7, 2020

          Unlike you, I don’t make monetary commissions from the travel industry. I simply wish that I can travel again. Your worthless comments terrify the travelling consumer. Good luck with your commission!

          • Miles May 7, 2020

            So basically, other than attacking me personally, you’re accusing me of informing my readers to their potential health risks over my own financial gain. One of the best compliments I could be given. Still waiting on that info that shows the simulation as inaccurate. You know where to find me. Thanks Barry!

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