Computation of decompression schedules for single inert gas-oxygen dives using a hand-held programmable calculator
✍ Scribed by A. Ranade; R.E. Peterson
- Publisher
- Elsevier Science
- Year
- 1980
- Weight
- 293 KB
- Volume
- 12
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0010-468X
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✦ Synopsis
An algorithm for on-site computation with a hand-held programmable calculator (TI-59, Texas hfstruments) of single inert-gas decompression schedules is described. This program is based on Workman's 'M-value' method. It can compute decompression schedules with changes in the oxygen content of the breathing mixture and extension of stay at any decompression stop. The features of the program that enable calculation of atypical dive profiles, alt.ng with the portability of small calculators, ~¢ould make such an algorithm suitable for on-site applications. However, since dive p~ofiles generated by the program have not yet been tested, divers are warned not to generate schedules until their safety has been established by field testo
Decompression
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