Halloween is almost upon us, so it seems like a good time to talk about some seriously scary stuff: Neurological DCS and inner ear DCS – the really bad cases of the “bends”- that can sometimes result in permanent paralysis, … Continue reading
It’s time for an update on when SAUL will be out in a dive computer. The bad news is – there’s nothing definite yet. On the plus side, I have contacted some computer manufacturers and am continuing to identify and … Continue reading
This is the first in a series of comparisons between SAUL and other dive planners. For obvious reasons, I can’t do a direct NDL to NDL comparison. (SAUL, being a probability-based model, doesn’t actually have NDLs.) Instead, single NDL profiles … Continue reading
Imagine you’re piloting a small boat. Your navigational equipment and skills are not really all they should be, but you’re still good. You’re just following the coastline or sailing around an island. If minor corrections to your course … Continue reading
I’m still dealing with the question of : If different dive tables, algorithms, and dive computers all stem from essentially the same data, why are they so different? When I left the previous post I said this one would start … Continue reading
I realize it’s been far too long since my last blog post. I have been working very hard, getting SAUL ready for inclusion in a dive computer and attending to other scientific work. I’ve also managed to get in a … Continue reading
The article linked below explains my model and what it will mean for the future of diving. It was published in the 4th quarter issue, 2010, of Alert Diver Magazine, European edition Coming Soon To A Dive Computer Near You … Continue reading
