Academics of decompression diving

[scadreau]

I am at a point in life that I want to gain more knowledge. Right now my focus is on decompression theory and deco planning/diving.

I do not have the desire to make technical dives at this time, but I would like to learn the knowledge part.

I expect that one day I will want to make some dives but there are 20 or more long dive trips that I want to take before I will start looking for technical dives.

Any suggestions on material to read to gain this knowledge besides the tech course manuals/videos?

 

[DevonDiver]

Get a copy of Mark Powell's 'Deco for Diving'.
Amazon.com: Deco for Divers: Decompression Theory and Physiology (9781905492077): Mark Powell: Books

It's the best book on the market, suitable for divers at all levels of technical knowledge.

Mark was my instructor when I first started technical dive training. He has a wealth of expert information and knows how to communicate it.

 

[TSandM]

A big second for Mr. Powell's book. He has gathered a tremendous amount of information, and presents it in a palatable, non math-intensive format which is accessible to anybody. Although the book could have used a better proofreader, it's still an excellent resource.

 

[DiveNav]

second that too.
Worth every penny

 

[memorex77]

Same here. Easy to understand, and scary too when you consider how many different models there are!

 

[Indian Valley Scuba]

Read a good book, the one mentioned is certainly good, but then connect with a mentor who can translate what was on the pages into real diving!

 

[rongoodman]

Absolutely, read Deco for Divers! (I'm looking forward to a second edition, with a few less typos.) I might take another run at Wienke's "Basic Decompression", but the math is fairly intense and it's been a long time since my differential equations courses.

 

[Kevrumbo]

Ratio Deco (Tenets and Applications):
http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/5052204-post11.html

 

[AndrewA]

Although I like Mark powell's book I still prefer John Lippman's "Deeper into Diving".

 

[gconner]

+1 for Deco for Divers.

Also, Exploration and Mixed Gas Diving Encyclopedia is a great addition to anyones library. Cover deco theory as well as all the other aspects of technical diving including physiology, psychology, and survival mentality.