Table 1 Summary of the results of the experiment. Minimal O2 pressures were taken over datasets (3 datasets for He and 3 datasets for N2 were used).
From: A qualitative assessment of limits of active flight in low density atmospheres
Experiment (initial atmosphere in the experimental bottle chamber) | N2 | He | |
|---|---|---|---|
First documented restoration of activity (one fly walking at least one body length) | O2 pressure (mbar) | 33 | 33 |
Density (kg/m3) | 1.26 | 0.35 | |
Climbing on walls | O2 pressure (mbar) | 38 | 48 |
Density (kg/m3) | 1.26 | 0.43 | |
First documented flight | O2 pressure (mbar) | 46 | 142 |
Density (kg/m3) | 1.26 | 0.93 | |
