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I've lost count of the number of times I've been asked when the book will be ready but I can confirm that it will be launched this weekend at EuroTek.
The book is aimed to be an overview of decompression theory, starting with the very basics such as the history and principles of decompression. It then moves through the practical applications of decompression for Air and Nitrox diving as well as the implications for decompression sickness. It then goes on to cover deep stops and bubble models. Finally, for those interested it, covers the implications of Trimix on decompression and some of the alternative decompression models available today.
It is intended for any diver who is interested in what happens when they go underwater. As ALL dives are decompression dives then it is intedned for the recreational diver as much as the technical diver. In particular any recreational Dive Master or Instructor should be aware of many of the ideas in this book.
The book has taken about 4 years from start to finish. In fact it took about 2 1/2years to write and then another 18 months to work through the process of turning it into something suitable for publication.
You can see more details on the book, view a sample chapter and order online at www.dive-tech.co.uk/deco for divers.htm
I will also have copies for sale at EuroTek this weekend.
I've also included below some quotes from various experts who reviewed the book.
This is a truly remarkable book which covers all the various theories of decompression and ascents for divers in a most readable and understanding manner. There is no other comprehensive book on decompression to my knowledge which is so easy to read and understand by the average recreational or technical diver.
Peter B. Bennett, Ph.D., D.Sc. Executive Director, UHMS. Emeritus Professor of Anesthesiology, Duke University Medical Center. Founder & 1st President, DAN
This is the most comprehensive and well-written text I've seen that attempts to explain decompression theory to divers.
Dr Richard Vann Assistant Research Professor in Anesthesiology, Safety Officer and Director of Applied Research at the Duke Hyperbaric Center, and Vice President for Research at DAN.
This book is a "must read" for those who have ever wondered about decompression tables and how they are created. It is a straight forward book and devoid of technical jargon. It starts with the scientific giants who developed the physics of the gas laws and the physiology of diving and ends with M-values and tissue bubbles. For the curious diver – and all divers should be – it will be money well spent!
Michael R. Powell, MS, PhD. NASA (retired), Medical Sciences Division, Johnson Space Center, Texas
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