Non-scientific Comparison of Dive Computer Conservatism

[DiveNav]

.....It would be nice if all dive computer manufacturers were required to publish their deco algorithms in open-source format.....

Here you go (without the source code).
This is the algorithm we use in eDiving, divePAL and Smartphone Dive Computer.

---------- Post added August 25th, 2015 at 02:41 PM ----------

You know with all the standards we have available to us. weight, volumn, distance ect. we do not have a standard for dive computers and the point when NDL is. I would think that every computer should be able to be measured against a standard computer. .....

Since there is no "standard" dive computer, people compare algorithms to "standard" dive profiles.
That is at least what Karl does at the USC chamber

 

[Oldbear]

A deep subject...


I think that in most computer discussions algorithms get too much attention and issues like implementation or user interface design too little. The algorithm itself is actually a relatively small and simple part of the development of a dive computer.


-Ron

It is user interface and implementation that IMHO makes the Cobalt and Petral my favorite computers. With these two computers I have just about every situation covered for teaching or personal diving.

I am just waiting for the release of the Wrist Mounted Cobalt.