Exploration and mixed gas diving encyclopedia : the tao of survival underwater : tools, techniques, planning and considerations for technical and mixed gas diving

A book produced by IANTD in which the fundaments of technical diving with gas mixtures is explained. The Tao of Survival Underwater is a unique text that is required reading for all IANTD Technical Diver Programs and is a valuable resource for all divers at any level. This 31 chapter, 392 page in-depth reference guide is perfect bound, printed in full color on glossy paper, richly illustrated. CONTENTS The Basics Of Physiology For Technical Divers Inert Gas Narcosis Oxygen & Its Affect On The Diver Carbon Dioxide Retention High Pressure Nervous Syndrome Counter Diffusion Decompression Illness Hypothermia & Hyperthermia Equipment Configuration Equipment Configuration For Small Divers Dive Planning Gas Management For Rebreathers Operational Safety Tracking Absorbent Duration By Oxygen Consumption ROVs & Hard Suits For Expeditions Mental, Spiritual & Physical Aspects Of Diving The Divers Mind Psychological & Physical Fitness For A Technical Diver The Psychology Of Survival Response Training & Failure Points ~ The Importance Of Developing Response Deep, Deeper, Deepest & Further ~ One Mans Personal Quest & Staying Alive To Do It! Going Past The Edge Expeditions ~ Wrecks The Practical Aspects of Deep Wreck Diving Expeditions ~ Caves Expeditions ~ Arctic Ice Diving and Modeling Chapters on VPM, RGBM, ABM, Gradient Factors, and Multi-Modeling Approaches. Tables to perform the text exercises are included PLUS Tables for Gradient Factors and CCR Pre-Dive Checks. Technical & Mixed Gas Scuba Diving & Rebreather & Expedition-extended Range Diving Techniques - Extremely Detailed Information On Self-survival Skills For All Levels Of Water Enthusiasts - Full Color Photography Throughout