STARS Open Water Diver Manual

Index

Orientation
Transform into a Fish on Your Holidays
Certificate of Fitness for Diving
Certification Card (C-Card)
 
Dive Equipment
Mask
Snorkel
Fins
Gloves/Boots
Diving suits
Weights
Tank
Regulator
Backup Scuba
BC
Gauge
Other Equipment 1
Other Equipment 2
Other Equipment 3
Equipment Setup
Equipment Maintenance
 
Underwater Environment
Topography and Artificial Structures 1
Topography and Artificial Structures 2
Ocean Conditions 1
Ocean Conditions 2
Poisonous Sea Life 1
Poisonous Sea Life 2
Aggressive Sea Life
 
Underwater Physiology
Light and Color
Sound
Drag/Buoyancy
Heat Absorption
Air Composition
Breathing and Circulation Mechanism
Diver Breathing /Air Consumption
Pressure
Pressure and Gas Volume
Lung Over-expansion Injury
Air Embolism
Gas Poisoning
Hyperventilation
Skip Breathing
Decompression Sickness (DCS)
The Human Body’s Air Spaces
Squeeze and Equalization
Specific Squeeze Types
Reverse Block and Equalization
Specific Body Air Cavities and Reverse Block
 
Plan and Rules
Diving Site Selection
Leader and Member
Buddy System
Equipment
Health Maintenance
Refresher Course
Cancellation and Modification
Emergency Plan
Communication
Air Consumption Ratio
Dive Table
Change of the internal nitrogen quantity
Comparison of the internal nitrogen quantity
Constitution of the Dive Table
No-decompression Dive Limit
Residual Group
Surfacing Time
Nitrogen Disappearance Time
Surface Interval Time
No-decompression Dive Limit for the second diving
Residual Nitrogen Time
Residual Group for the second diving
Decompression Stop
Safety Stop
Time Until Safe To Fly
Other attention
Work Sheet
Making a Dive Plan
Multi-Level Diving
Manners
 
Diving Skills
Donning Snorkel Set
Snorkel Clear
Fin Work
Donning the Weight Belt
Head First
Equipment Setup
Entry
Descent
Regulator Clear
Mask Clear
Regulator Recovery
Buoyancy Control
BC Donning and Removal
Weight Belt Donning and Removal
Equipment Release
Dealing with Emergencies 1
Dealing with Emergencies 2
Dealing with Emergencies 3

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Multi-Level Diving

When diving, there is a method for calculating for the constantly changing conditions, including water depth and no-decompression times - we use a dive computer.


【Dive Computers】

Dive tables generally calculate a dive profile’s no-decompression limits in which the diver goes down to the planned maximum depth for a certain period and then ascends. However, most dives vary from that to some degree.
A dive computer uses real-time calculations to take into account changes in depth when displaying remaining no-decompression time.
As well, they flash or beep alarm if your rate of ascent is too fast.
Once back above water, your dive profile and time until safe to fly are also displayed.
The information your dive computer will display is indispensible for logging your dives in your log book.

Carefully use your dive computer when ascending.


【Dive Computer Terms】


■Ceiling Depth

If, by chance, you should need to make a decompression stop, this is the most efficient and maximum shallow depth. It is at the prescribed time and depth that the diver must maintain the decompression stop.


■Scroll

During your surface interval, the computer will calculate and display real-time estimations for non-decompression times and depths for a repetitive dive.


■Time Until Safe To Fly

Once at surface interval setting, this indicator on a dive computer displays the remaining time until you can safely fly. (Generally, 24 hours is considered safe, and 12-18 hours the absolute minimum.)


【Cautions on Use of Dive Computers】

 
  • Never lend your dive computer to another person.
  • Dive deepest at the beginning of your dive and then gradually dive at shallower depths.
  • Always carry your dive computer as carry-on luggage to protect it.
  • Use of a dive computer does not excuse divers from making a dive plan. Always be thorough by planning your dives and diving your plans.

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