As we all know, airplanes are a fast, efficient and safe means of transportation that allows us to travel across thousands of mountains and rivers to all parts of the world in a short period of time.
However, aircraft is not a panacea, and it has its own limitations and challenges. In this world, there are three places where planes are no-fly zones, and all pilots do not dare to set foot lightly, preferring to take a detour.
What are these three places? Why are these three places so dangerous for aircraft? Let's do it.
The Tibetan Plateau: Altitude Challenges and Airflow Troubles The Tibetan Plateau, the roof of the world, is the highest plateau on Earth with an average altitude of more than 4,000 meters. At this height, not only is it challenged by thin air and low oxygen levels, but it is also plagued by air currents.
First of all, the altitude is too high, and the amount of oxygen in the human body is greatly reduced, which leads to the occurrence of altitude sickness. This manifests as symptoms such as headaches, vomiting, palpitations, difficulty breathing, and can even be life-threatening if left untreated or at elevation drops.
For example, high-altitude pulmonary edema or high-altitude cerebral edema may occur. For pilots, in an oxygen-deprived environment, their judgment and reflexes will be greatly reduced, greatly increasing the risk of flight accidents.
Secondly, the lack of oxygen can reduce the performance of the aircraft. As the aircraft climbs at an increased altitude, the air pressure and air density gradually decrease, resulting in a decrease in fuel efficiency and an impact on the proper functioning of the engine.
This can lead to a drop in engine power or even loss of control, posing a danger to the aircraft and passengers. In the sky over the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, in addition to the lack of oxygen, there is also a first-class threat - airflow.
Due to the complex topography of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, affected by factors such as solar radiation, seasonal changes, and ground temperature, strong vertical and horizontal airflows often occur over the Tibetan Plateau.
These currents can cause the aircraft to be subjected to severe turbulence and even structural damage or disintegration.
The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the North and South Poles, these harsh environments are challenging to fly in. Extreme cold puts the aircraft under tremendous stress, not only the metal materials are fragile, but the oil, hydraulic oil, antifreeze and other materials are easy to solidify, and the electronic equipment is also affected by low temperatures.
Extreme cold can also cause surface icing, which can greatly reduce the lift and maneuverability of the aircraft, and even cause serious consequences. In addition, there is interference from magnetic fields at the north and south poles, which affect the navigation and communication systems of aircraft.
Only a very small number of special missions or emergencies allow pilots to fly in this area. Antarctica also has the unique problems of polar day and night, which makes pilots face more complex challenges.
The tilt of the Earth's axis of rotation makes the South Pole half of the year daylight and half of the night. During the day, the sun continues to shine on the Antarctic continent, and at night, the Antarctic continent is plunged into deep darkness.
Such a natural environment brings a series of challenges to the flight of aircraft. First, the polar day has an impact on the pilot's biological clock, which can lead to reduced sleep and productivity.
To do this, pilots must use tools such as blinders and earplugs to ensure the quality of their rest, and at the same time use tools such as UV-blocking glasses and anti-snow blindness goggles to protect their eyes to cope with visual fatigue caused by polar day.
Second, the polar night can affect the pilot's field of vision and may affect their navigation and maneuvering. In this case, pilots must rely on instruments, radar, satellites and other tools to determine their position and course, and at the same time use **, games, communication and other ways to adjust their mentality to cope with the psychological pressure caused by the polar night.
Overall, the extreme natural environment of Antarctica poses challenges to aircraft flights, and pilots need to take various measures to deal with these challenges and ensure the safety of flight.
As a result, flying over Antarctica is an extremely challenging and lonely experience. Unless there is a major scientific expedition or rescue mission, flights are usually far from this area.
Conclusion: The Flying Forbidden Zone is proof that humanity is challenging the unknown. From the above description, we can see that the Tibetan Plateau, the Arctic and the Antarctic are all challenging and dangerous flight forbidden areas for aircraft.
These places test not only the performance and reliability of the aircraft, but also the skill and will of the pilot. Flying in these places comes at a huge cost and sacrifice.
However, it is precisely because of the difficulty and mystery of these places that it attracts humans to constantly explore and conquer. Flying in these places is also a kind of challenge and transcendence of human beings to nature and themselves.
Flying in these places is also a kind of contribution and promotion of human beings to science and civilization.
We should be grateful and respectful to those who have the courage to venture out in the no-fly zone, who, with their lives and hard work, have revealed the unknown of the world to us, left human footprints, and demonstrated human courage.
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