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Safety and Dive Qualifications

A project log for "Mercator Origins": Sat Nav & Telemetry for Divers

Want to map your dive? Want to navigate like a pro? Even if you are vision-impaired, this will empower you to navigate our underwater world.

mark-b-jonesMark B Jones 04/18/2023 at 05:560 Comments

I've moved this section out of the project description as that field is limited on word count...

The console does not feature a decompression algorithm, it is not intended as a replacement for your regular dive computer eg Suunto, Shearwater, etc so it will not keep you within your decompression limits. As such please be careful paying attention to your regular dive computer whilst using this device and don't allow yourself to be distracted from monitoring your air pressure gauge and your depth and please remain aware of your surroundings and your buddy.

In summary:

* This is NOT a safety critical device which monitors your decompression limits or can prevent dive related injuries! You must use dive tables or a regular dive computer to plan/monitor decompression limits, dive depth and dive time!

* You must have been trained by a recognised scuba diving training agency and reached a minimum of PADI Open Water standard (or equivalent with another agency) to scuba dive with this device. Alternatively, a suitably qualified professional dive instructor needs to have approved the use of the device by the diver under their supervision.

* Just as for any dive you take personal responsibility to dive within your personal limits, to dive within the limits of your scuba certifications and to keep to your dive plan.

Please stay safe, have fun and I'd love to hear your feedback, questions and comments!

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