Accession Number:

ADP011079

Title:

Using "Technical Diving" Techniques for Short Dives in the 80-100 MSW Range

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

HAMILTON RESEARCH LTD TARRYTOWN NY

Personal Author(s):

• Hamilton, R. W.
• Silverstein, Joel D.

Report Date:

2001-06-01

Pagination or Media Count:

10.0

Abstract:

Advanced recreational divers over the last 10 years have developed new techniques for open circuit scuba diving in the range to about 100 meters of sea water msw. These techniques have potential application in military diving. This report describes the new practices, the equipment, procedures, and training required, and some results of several significant operations.

Descriptors:

• *HYPERBARIC MEDICINE
• *DIVER EQUIPMENT
• SYMPOSIA
• NEW YORK
• NITROGEN
• OXYGEN
• RESPIRATION
• SEA WATER
• DECOMPRESSION
• HYPERBARIC CONDITIONS
• UNDERWATER EQUIPMENT
• SCUBA DIVING

Subject Categories:

• Medicine and Medical Research
• Life Support Systems

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE