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

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.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADP011079

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People

  • Joel D. Silverstein
  • R. W. Hamilton

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Breathing Gases
  • Central Nervous System
  • Computers
  • Decompression Sickness
  • Divers
  • Diving
  • Diving Operations
  • Gases
  • High Pressure
  • Hyperbaric Conditions
  • Nervous System
  • Pain
  • Partial Pressure
  • Scuba Diving
  • Seizures
  • Training
  • Wet Suits

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  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Marine Mammal Biology