# Air Density on The No Agenda Show

Air Density comes up in 4 chapters across 4 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2008 to July 2024.

- **Chapters:** 4
- **Episodes:** 4
- **Discussed:** January 2008 – July 2024
- **Related topics:** [Climate Change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [Compressed Air](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/compressed-air.md), [Energy Density](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/energy-density.md), [Fuel Cells](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fuel-cells.md), [Heat Wave](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heat-wave.md), [Helicopters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/helicopters.md), [Honda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/honda.md), [Hydrogen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hydrogen.md), [Phoenix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/phoenix.md), [Toyota](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toyota.md)

## Chapters 1–4 of 4

### Heat Waves and Rescue Helicopter Limitations

- **Episode:** [1677: Donald Duck!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1677-donald-duck.md)
- **Published:** 2024-07-14
- **Time:** 2:14:30–2:16:12
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1677-donald-duck/chapter/heat-waves-and-rescue-helicopter-limitations.md

Reports claiming that extreme heat is preventing rescue helicopters from flying are scrutinized. The hosts explain that while air density affects lift, specific helicopter configurations exist for "high and hot" conditions. They suggest the stories are being used to push climate change narratives or justify equipment upgrades.

Keywords: [helicopters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/helicopters.md), [air density](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-density.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), rescue missions, md-902

### Climate Change and Baseball, Air Density Study

- **Episode:** [1545: Stapler Abuse](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1545-stapler-abuse.md)
- **Published:** 2023-04-11
- **Time:** 2:14:35–2:17:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1545-stapler-abuse/chapter/climate-change-and-baseball-air-density-study.md

A new study from Dartmouth College suggests that climate change is responsible for an increase in home runs in Major League Baseball. The research argues that warmer temperatures lead to less dense air, reducing resistance for flying balls. Since 2010, the study attributes over 500 home runs to global warming, a finding the hosts view with skepticism as a potential "house ad" for the climate agenda.

Keywords: [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), major league baseball, [air density](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-density.md), home runs, dartmouth college

### Phoenix Heat Wave, Composite Aircraft Grounding

- **Episode:** [526: #meh!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/526-meh.md)
- **Published:** 2013-06-30
- **Time:** 30:50–33:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/526-meh/chapter/phoenix-heat-wave-composite-aircraft-grounding.md

Flights in Phoenix were grounded during a record heat wave, officially attributed to changes in air density affecting lift. However, alternative theories suggest that modern composite or "plastic" planes face structural risks on the tarmac when temperatures exceed 130 degrees. Older sheet metal aircraft with rivets are reportedly less susceptible to heat-related safety issues than newer composite models.

Keywords: [phoenix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/phoenix.md), [heat wave](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heat-wave.md), aircraft grounding, composite planes, [air density](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-density.md)

### Hydrogen Fuel Cell Challenges, Compressed Air Vehicles

- **Episode:** [12: Lawsuit Crazy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/12-lawsuit-crazy.md)
- **Published:** 2008-01-12
- **Time:** 36:12–38:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/12-lawsuit-crazy/chapter/hydrogen-fuel-cell-challenges-compressed-air-vehicles.md

John C. Dvorak explains the technical limitations of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, citing low energy density and the extreme pressure required for storage. He describes his experiences driving hydrogen prototypes from Honda, Toyota, and Ford, noting their high cost and limited range. The hosts also briefly discuss the "Air Car," a hybrid vehicle utilizing compressed air for propulsion.

Keywords: [hydrogen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hydrogen.md), [fuel cells](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fuel-cells.md), [honda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/honda.md), [toyota](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/toyota.md), [compressed air](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/compressed-air.md), [energy density](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/energy-density.md)

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