Can you help me find this book?

[Zagnut]

I read an article a while back which was a sort of overview of the NOAA Manual (I think it is called). Judging fom the article, it sounded like the NOAA manual is a pretty comprehensive scuba diving guide. A sort of scuba diver's bible, so to speak. Apparently it is updated and re-issued every few years or so and has recently been updated. The article described each chapter of the manual and told where and/or how to get a copy of the book. I've looked all over for that article and I can't find it anywhere. My questions are these. Is the book I'm thinking of in fact called the NOAA manual? Where can I obtain a copy?

 

[CheeseWhiz]

Amazon.com has the paperback version for sale @ $79.50. Barnes & Noble (bn.com) has the hard cover for $89.50.

It's supposed to be a very comprehensive book. Let me know if it's worth it.

 

[large_diver]

Try these

http://www.scubadiving.com/talk/read.php?f=1&i=322504&t=322504

http://www.scubadiving.com/talk/read.php?f=1&i=264286&t=264286

Looks like a great (but expensive) resource

 

[Walter]

It's my favorite and most useful reference. Bob 3 will take orders from time to time and get you a discount off full retail, but he needs at least 5 orders at a time. It's well worth the $.

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[Zagnut]

It sounds like a great resource. It ain't cheap though, is it? Still, I guess I will want to have one. I guess that price is comparable to the cost of a college textbook and it sounds like it is packed with about as much information. I'd like to have a hard bound copy to display on my bookshelves. I'll have to mention it to Santa and see if I can get "her" to get me one for Christmas.
Thanks again for the responses.

 

[carlislere]

I have a copy of the 2nd edition and the new 4th edition. Worth every penny of it. I would highly recommend it.

 

[uwsince79]

I too think it is worth the $79.00 for the book and it is a great reference book, for your information the topics within the manual include:
History of diving, Physics & Physiology, Decompression, Support Equipment, Surface Supplied Diving and support & training, Dive Planning, Procedures for scientific and working dives, UW support systems, Special Conditions & Contaminated Conditions diving, re-breathers, Nitrox, Mixed Gas & O2 Diving, Diving from Habitats, Hyperbaric Chamber & Support Equipment, Hazardous Marine Animals, Emergency Medical Care, Accident Management & Procedures.
Hope this helps in your decision-making.

 

[Zagnut]

..everthing but the kitchen sink!..Sounds like a "must have" item. Thanks.

 

[Gasparem]

Free PDF download - NOAA Diving Manual: Diving for Science and Technologyhttp://www.navquest.com/cms/cms.asp?myAction=view&cmsid=124&leftnumber=0The NOAA Diving Manual, Diving for Science and Technology, is one of the most detailed diving reference books available and is a valuable resource for all who are interested in a complete encyclopedia of diving technology, equipment, techniques, and procedures. More than 100 authors and reviewers, selected from a diverse spectrum of experts in recreational scuba diving, commercial, military, scientific and research diving, combined their expertise to address the complex issues involved in today's diving. Regards, GaspareCheck out the updated dive map: Boat , marine, yacht charts with navigation, route & weather - NavQuest.Com

 

[knotical]

http://www.navquest.com/cms/cms.asp?myAction=view&cmsid=124&leftnumber=0

That page says it’s the 1992 (old) edition.

btw, the manual is also available on a CD