Re: My theory was very similar

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Kim Keller — 2/5/2003 1:52:51 PM (archived)

>>The resulting escape of pressurized air in the near vacuum 38 miles up, could've been enough to blow open the landing gear door.<<

The way the wheel wells are vented and latched shut makes that extremely unlikely. Also, the tires are equipped with thermal "fuses' which blow out at a certain temperature to gradually release pressure from an overheated tire.

-Kim-

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My friend's theory on the Columbia disaster - Tom Brosz - 2/4/2003 3:22:53 PM
- Re: My friend's theory on the Columbia disaster - Chris Vancil - 2/5/2003 10:14:04 AM
  - Energy released by impact: some factors to consider. - Larry J - 2/5/2003 3:12:19 PM
    - Foam and ice - Tom Brosz - 2/5/2003 6:27:48 PM
- My theory was very similar - Lee - 2/5/2003 9:37:50 AM
  - Re: My theory was very similar - Kim Keller - 2/5/2003 1:52:51 PM
    - So much for that idea then. - Lee - 2/6/2003 8:41:35 PM
    - Re: Thermal fuses - Tom Brosz - 2/5/2003 6:29:32 PM
- Re: My friend's theory on the Columbia disaster - O'Neil - 2/4/2003 6:21:56 PM
- Re: My friend's theory on the Columbia disaster - Jim C - 2/4/2003 4:20:19 PM

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