Reduced Gradient Bubble Model in Depth

Reduced Gradient Bubble Model in Depth
Author: Bruce R Wienke
Publisher: Best Publishing Company
Total Pages: 120
Release: 2003
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

The intent of this book is to present a working view of the reduced gradient bubble model (RGBM), decompression mechanics, and applications to technical diving. The focus is RGBM theory and correlations with experiment, lab testing, field-testing, and data. It is directed to the reader with some rudimentary understanding of decompression. Dual phase mechanics, materials, and bubble phenomenology are linked, field testing, data, and validation arediscussed, and the physical couplings are presented. Extensive references are appended.Some have called it a revolution in modern diving. The RGBM has already gained widespread acceptance and popularity with growth in prominence, particularly in the deep, decompression, and mixed gas sectors. This is due to released Tables (NAUI), meter implementations (Suunto, Mares, Dacor, Plexus, Hydrospace, Plexus, Zeagle) computer software (GAP, ABYSS, RGBMdiving.com), testing, validation and wholesale positive results and feedback by real divers across all venues.Contents include:Computational Syntheses Results and ComparisonsMaterial Dynamics Deep Stops and HeliumCritical Phase Volume Limit Risk Analysis and ValidationRGBM Implementations

Science of Diving

Science of Diving
Author: Bruce Wienke
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 426
Release: 2015-06-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1498725155

While the effects of pressure change are readily quantified in physics, chemistry, and engineering applications, the physiology, medicine, and biology of pressure changes in living systems are much more complicated. This complex science translated to technical diving is discussed in a five-part series, with each topic self-contained and strategical

Understanding Modern Dive Computers and Operation

Understanding Modern Dive Computers and Operation
Author: B. R. Wienke
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 147
Release: 2018-09-28
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 3319940546

This brief provides a complete yet concise description of modern dive computers and their operations to date in one source with coupled applications for added understanding. Basic diving principles are detailed with practical computer implementations. Interrelated topics to diving protocols and operational procedures are included. Tests, statistics and correlations of computer models with data are underscored. The exposition also links phase mechanics to dissolved gases in modern decompression theory with mathematical relationships and equations used in dive computer synthesis. Applications focus upon and mimic dive computer operations within model implementations for added understanding. This comprehensive resource includes a complete list of dive computers that are marketed and their staging models, as well as a complete list of diveware marketed and their staging algorithms, linkage of pertinent wet and dry tests to modern computer algorithms, a description of two basic computer models with all constants and parameters, mathematical ansatz of on-the-fly risk for surfacing at any dive depth, detailing of statistical techniques used to validate dive computers from data, and a description of profile Data Banks for computer dive model correlations. The book will find an audience amongst computer scientists, doctors, underwater researchers, engineers, physical and biosciences diving professionals, explorers, chamber technicians, physiologists and technical and recreational divers.

Diving Physics with Bubble Mechanics and Decompression Theory in Depth

Diving Physics with Bubble Mechanics and Decompression Theory in Depth
Author: B. R Wienke
Publisher:
Total Pages: 606
Release: 2008
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

This book focuses on physics and associated mathematical relationships. Basic principles are first presented, and then practical applications and results are detailed. The intent here is to present a working view of physical phase mechanics, then followed by application to decompression theory in diving. It is directed toward the diver and reader with a basic understanding of decompression. Basically the mechanics of tissue gas exchange, bubbles and nucleation, supersaturation, perfusion and diffusion, and related mechanisms are discussed. The targeted audience is especially the doctor or physiologist, physicist, chemist, mathematician, engineer or biologist by training and also the commercial diver, technical diver, instructor, hyperbaric technician, underwater researcher, looking for greater detail.

Biophysics and Diving Decompression Phenomenology

Biophysics and Diving Decompression Phenomenology
Author: B. R. Wienke
Publisher: Bentham Science Publishers
Total Pages: 166
Release: 2016-10-05
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1681083191

The biophysics of diving and decompression in the human body are complex. The average individual experiences atmospheric pressure swings of 3% at sea level and over 20% at altitudes greater than a mile. Divers and their equipment can experience compressions and decompressions in orders of greater magnitude than pressures outside water, all within considerably shorter time spans. The understanding of the mechanics behind diving is based on absolute pressure and pressure changes. While these mechanics are readily quantified in physics, chemistry, and engineering applications, the physiological and medical aspects of pressure changes in living systems need to be understood clearly to assess the safety of routine divers. This monograph is a compilation of a body of knowledge on biophysics, gas transport, bubble studies and physiological models used for diving and hyperbaric applications. Information in the monograph is divided into three parts that cover biophysics and models, data correlation and validation approaches and practical applications, respectively. The book is a useful resource for researchers and maritime professionals who wish to understand the biophysics behind underwater diving and decompression for the purpose of maritime operations as well as diving simulation applications.

Deep into Deco

Deep into Deco
Author: Asser Salama
Publisher: Best Publishing
Total Pages: 214
Release: 2018-01-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1947239090

Deep Into Deco, Revised Edition has been fully updated to reflect the latest research outcomes. - Chapter summaries have been added to give a quick overview of each chapter. - A new section on nitrogen and helium kinetics has been added. - Av second appendix was added for calculating the acceleration in post-diving no-fly time associated with breathing surface oxygen. What makes this book truly stunning is that it is not only straightforward, easy-to-read and understand and free from technical jargon, but it also portrays the latest developments and controversial issues in technical diving. From the early history of experimental trial and error to the latest innovations and changes in the decompression arena, Deep Into Deco, Revised Edition brings the science into sharp focus. Throughout the book are demonstrations of how deco schedules are calculated in commercial software packages, without elaborating on mathematical equations or source code. Also, a grab-bag of additional points of interest that contribute to our current understanding of decompression theory is explored in detail. This book is a must read for any diver looking at understanding decompression theory, how it evolved, what it accomplished and where the latest research is heading.

Diving and Subaquatic Medicine

Diving and Subaquatic Medicine
Author: Carl Edmonds
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 838
Release: 2015-09-11
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1482260131

Considered an essential resource by many in the field, Diving and Subaquatic Medicine remains the leading text on diving medicine, written to fulfil the requirements of any general physician wishing to advise their patients appropriately when a diving trip is planned, for those accompanying diving expeditions or when a doctor is required to assess