Dr. Dale Molé, a retired US Navy physician and former director of undersea medicine and radiation health, recently published a scientific paper highlighting the dangers of being trapped in a submarine. In this paper, Dr. Molé discusses the “hostile” environment onboard commercial submersibles, including depleting oxygen supplies, toxic carbon dioxide levels, and plummeting temperatures.
Coincidentally, just 20 days after the publication of Dr. Molé’s paper, the Titan vessel, carrying five passengers, including a British billionaire and a French maritime expert, went missing. As time goes on, the passengers face the dual threat of dwindling oxygen and extreme cold as they remain trapped two miles below the ocean’s surface.
One of the main concerns highlighted by Dr. Molé is the build-up of carbon dioxide in the confined space of a submersible. Although submersibles typically have systems in place to remove this toxic gas, these systems have limited capacity and rely on battery power. If the battery power is lost, the scrubbing system will cease to function, posing a significant risk to the passengers.
Another risk is hypothermia, as the low temperatures in the depths of the ocean can rapidly lead to dangerously cold conditions inside the submersible. This, combined with the potential for panic attacks and hyperventilation, further depletes the available oxygen supply.
Dr. Molé emphasizes the urgency of rescuing the passengers within the limited timeframe. He warns of the possibility of a “catastrophic rupture of the pressure vessel,” which could have already resulted in the death of the passengers.
While there is still hope that the submersible may be located on the ocean’s surface, the passengers are trapped inside the main capsule, sealed by bolts that can only be opened from the outside, making their rescue more challenging. The passage of time without oxygen and the extreme cold make their situation increasingly dire.
In conclusion, Dr. Molé’s paper serves as a timely reminder of the critical health risks associated with being trapped in a submarine. He stresses the need for robust search and rescue response plans and the involvement of medical professionals in such operations.
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