| Technology has always been on the forefront of | | | | diver to program a safe ascent based on the |
| making human lives much easier. And when it comes | | | | measures of depth and time spent underwater. More |
| to scuba diving, technology has made the experience | | | | specialized dive computers likewise check the |
| even more fulfilling than ever. This article presents an | | | | nitrogen levels present in the diver's body which is |
| overview of the common gadgets used underwater | | | | essential in preventing decompression sickness. |
| for purposes ranging from a simple check of pressure | | | | Likewise, this would be a critical factor in determining |
| levels with the cylinder tank to alerting the diver of | | | | the decompression requirements upon ascent and is |
| decompression stops and even for the conduct of | | | | more reliable than dive tables in the context of |
| underwater research. | | | | calculations. Consequently, it would benefit a diver to |
| | | | select a user-friendly dive computer that features |
| 1. Buzzer or Sub Duck is a device connected to your | | | | conveniently spaced keys and one that allows the |
| buoyancy compensator that is intended to | | | | upload of diving data to a personal computer. If |
| effectively signal your diving buddies about | | | | you're looking for a high-performance dive computer |
| circumstances of emergency underwater. | | | | that will prove to be an efficient decompression tool, |
| 2. Underwater Cameras range from disposable types | | | | here are some features that would be of interest to |
| to really expensive SLR cameras, all dependent on | | | | you. |
| your requirements or preference for use. | | | | - Visibility is a critical factor in every scuba diving |
| 3. Diving Watches are probably one of the more | | | | activity. That's why getting a dive computer with |
| informative gadgets on the planet with this piece of | | | | over-sized digits is a foremost criteria. As you plan |
| scuba equipment being designed to advise the diver | | | | your ascent and configure decompression stops, you |
| of the time, date, temperature, altitude and nitrox | | | | will need a good read of the vital numbers. |
| levels, among other useful info. | | | | - A dive computer is a useful device indeed, but it |
| 4. Dive Computers may seem like a specialized | | | | could spell out a lot of trouble if the diver forgets to |
| pressure gauge to non-divers. But more than | | | | turn it on as soon as he hits the water. An automatic |
| displaying pertinent dive information, this gadget | | | | activation feature will prove to be a very important |
| generally serves as a decompression meter. A | | | | feature that will save the diver a lot of |
| programmable device, the dive computer allows the | | | | decompression hassles. |