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User manual: Spelling, typos
The user manual was spell-checked against the Oxford Dictionary. Almost all the joined words, e.g. checkbox, dropdown, were kept, but divelog was changed to dive log. Quite a few tyops and spelling errors corrected. A short section on dive plan evaluation was deleted on Robert's suggestion. Signed-off-by: Willem Ferguson <willemferguson@zoology.up.ac.za> Signed-off-by: Dirk Hohndel <dirk@hohndel.org>
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Please note that GPS coordinates of a dive site are linked to the Location
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name - so adding coordinates to dives that does not have a location description
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will cause unexpected behavior (Subsurface will think that all of these
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will cause unexpected behaviour (Subsurface will think that all of these
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dives have the same location and try to keep their GPS coordinates the
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same.
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image::images/DiveProfile1.jpg["FIGURE: Initial dive profile",align="center"]
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_Modifying the dive profile_: When the cursor is moved around the dive profile,
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its position is indicated by two colored lines (red and green) as shown below.
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its position is indicated by two coloured lines (red and green) as shown below.
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The depth and time
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that the cursor represents are indicated, respectively on the left hand and
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bottom axes. The units (metric/imperial) on the axes are determined by the
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After this, the dive computer can be hooked up to the user's PC, which can be
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achieved by following these steps:
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1. The interface cable should be connected to a free USB port (or the Infrared
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1. The interface cable should be connected to a free USB port (or the Infra-red
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or Bluetooth connection set up as described later in this manual)
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2. The dive computer should be placed into PC Communication mode.
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the download process faster on most dive computers and also saves battery power
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of the dive computer (at least for those not charging while connected via USB).
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If, for some reason, the user wishes to import ALL dives from the dive computer,
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even though some may already be in the logbook, then check the check box labeled
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even though some may already be in the logbook, then check the check box labelled
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_Force download of all dives_.
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- The dialogue has two drop-down lists, *Vendor* and *Dive Computer*. On the
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*Dive List* panel, the record in the _Subsurface_ divelog will be overwritten
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by the record from the dive computer
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- Do *not* check the checkboxes labeled _Save libdivecomputer logfile_ and
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- Do *not* check the checkboxes labelled _Save libdivecomputer logfile_ and
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_Save libdivecomputer dumpfile_. These are only used as diagnostic tools
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when problems with downloads are experienced (see below).
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image::images/BlueEditBar.jpg["FIGURE: Blue edit bar",align="center"]
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indicates that the dive is being edited.This is a highly interactive part of
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indicates that the dive is being edited. This is a highly interactive part of
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_Subsurface_ and the information on
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cylinders and gases (entered here) determines the behaviour of the dive profile
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(top right-hand panel).
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If a user has been diving for some time, it is possible that several dives were
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logged using other dive log software. This information does not need retyping
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because these divelogs can probably be
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imported onto _Subsurface_. _Subsurface_ will import divelogs from a range of
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because these dive logs can probably be
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imported onto _Subsurface_. _Subsurface_ will import dive logs from a range of
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other
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dive log software. While some software is supported natively, for others the
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user has to
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Manually kept log files (e.g. in spreadsheet) can also be imported by
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configuring the CSV import.
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_Subsurface_ can also import UDDF and UDCF files used by some divelog
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software and some divecomputers, like the Heinrichs & Weikamp DR5. Finally,
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software and some dive computers, like the Heinrichs & Weikamp DR5. Finally,
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for some divelog software like Mares Dive Organiser it is currently suggested to
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import the logbooks first into a webservice like _divelogs.de_ and then import
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them from there with
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Using the *Subsurface Companion App* on an Android device with a GPS, the coordinates
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for the diving
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location can be automatically passed to the _Subsurface_
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divelog. The Companion App stores the dive locations on
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dive log. The Companion App stores the dive locations on
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a dedicated Internet-based file server. _Subsurface_, in turn, can collect
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the localities from the file server.
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[icon="images/icons/Heartbutton.png"]
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[NOTE]
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Clicking on the heartrate button will allow the display of heart rate information
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Clicking on the heart rate button will allow the display of heart rate information
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during the dive if the dive computer was attached to a heart rate sensor.
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It is possible to *zoom* into the profile graph. This is done either by using
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- Printing only the dives that have been selected from the dive list prior to
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activating the print dialogue, achieved by checking the box _Print only
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selected dives_.
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- Printing in colour, achieved by checking the box with _Print in color_.
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- Printing in colour, achieved by checking the box with _Print in colour_.
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The _Ordering_ affects the layout of the page (or part of it) for each dive.
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The dive profile could be printed at the top of each dive, with the textual
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both devices after the dive or even at the end of the day. One can then manually set the time
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difference in the _Time shift_ dialog. Towards the top of the dialog is a time setting tool
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immediately under the heading _Shift times of image(s) by_, evident in figure *A* below.
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If the camera time is 7 munutes later than that of the dive computer, set the time setting
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If the camera time is 7 minutes later than that of the dive computer, set the time setting
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tool to a value of 00:07. Ignore any "AM" or "PM" suffix in that tool. Click the _OK_ button
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and synchronisation will be achieved. Select either the _earlier_ or _later_ radio button.
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In the above example, the _earlier_ option is appropriate, since the photos need to be shifted
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appears in the bottom panel of the _Shift times_ dialog. Now _Subsurface_ knows exactly
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when the photograph has been taken. Now set the date-time dialog to the left of the photo
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so that this tool reflects the date and time of the dive computer in the photo. When the
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date-time tool has been set, _Subsurface_ knows axactly what the time difference between
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camera and dive computer is, and synchronisation is achieved. The image nelow shows a
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date-time tool has been set, _Subsurface_ knows exactly what the time difference between
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camera and dive computer is, and synchronisation is achieved. The image below shows a
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photograph with the face of the dive computer and with the date-time tool set to the
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date-time on image *B above.
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[[S_DivePlanner]]
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== The _Subsurface_ dive planner
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Dive planning is an advanced feature of _Subsurface_, accessible by selecting _Log -> Plan Dive_ from the main menu. It allows calulation of
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Dive planning is an advanced feature of _Subsurface_, accessible by selecting _Log -> Plan Dive_ from the main menu. It allows calculation of
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nitrogen load during a dive by using the Bühlmann ZH-L16 algorithm with the addition of gradient factors as
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implemented by Erik Baker.
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manipulated directly by dragging and clicking as explained below. This feature makes the
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_Subsurface_ dive planner unique in ease of use.
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At the bottom right is a text panel with a heading of _Dive Plan Deails_. This is where the details of
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At the bottom right is a text panel with a heading of _Dive Plan Details_. This is where the details of
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the dive plan are provided in a way that can easily be copied to other software. This is also where
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any warning messages about the dive plan are printed.
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above sea level of the dive site. The atmospheric pressure can also be entered as an altitude
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in metres, assuming an atmospheric pressure of 1.013 bar.
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- In the table labeled _Available Gases_, add the information of the cylinders to be used
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- In the table labelled _Available Gases_, add the information of the cylinders to be used
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as well as the gas composition within that cylinder. This is done in a similar way as for
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<<S_CylinderData,providing cylinder data for dive logs>>. Choose the cylinder type by
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double clicking the cylinder type and using the dropdown list, then specify the work
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** link:http://www.rebreatherworld.com/general-and-new-to-rebreather-articles/5037-gradient-factors-for-dummies.html[Gradient factors for dummies, by Kevin Watts]
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** link:http://www.amazon.com/Deco-Divers-Decompression-Theory-Physiology/dp/1905492073/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1403932320&sr=1-1&keywords=deco+for+divers[_Deco for Divers_, by Mark Powell (2008). Aquapress, Southend-on-Sea, UK. ISBN 10: 1-905492-07-3.
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An excellent non-technical review.]
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** link:http://www.amazon.com/Deco-Divers-Decompression-Theory-Physiology/dp/1905492073/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1403932320&sr=1-1&keywords=deco+for+divers[_Deco for Divers_, by Mark Powell (2008). Aquapress] Southend-on-Sea, UK. ISBN 10: 1-905492-07-3.
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An excellent non-technical review.
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** The ascent rate is critical for nitrogen off-gassing at the end of the dive and is specified
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for several depth ranges, utilising the average (or mean) depth as a yardstick. The mean depth
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of the dive plan is indicated on the dive profile in the green panel of the dive planner. Ascent rates
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at deeper levels are often in the range of 8-12 m/min, while ascent rates near the surface are
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often in the range of 4-9 m/min. The descent rate is also specified. If the option _Drop to first depth_
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is actvated, then the descent phase of the planned dive will be at the maximal descent rate specified
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is activated, then the descent phase of the planned dive will be at the maximal descent rate specified
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in the _Rates_ section of the dive setup.
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monitor one's gas consumption on a regular basis, dependent on different dive conditions and/or equipment.
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The planner will calculate the total volume of gas used during the dive and will issue a warning
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if one exceeds the total amount of gas available. Good practice demands that one does not dive to
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the limit of the gas supply but that an appropriate reserve is kept for unforeseen surcumstances.
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the limit of the gas supply but that an appropriate reserve is kept for unforeseen circumstances.
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For technical diving, this reserve can be up to 66% of the total available gas.
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- Now (at last) one can start the detailed time-depth planning of the dive. _Subsurface_ offers a unique
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until the main features of the dive have been completed, e.g. the
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bottom time segment and deep stops (if these are implemented). Leave the remaining
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waypoints on the ascent to _Subsurface_. In most cases _Subsurface_
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computes additional way points in order to fulfill decompression requirements for that
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computes additional way points in order to fulfil decompression requirements for that
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dive.
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- A waypoint can be moved by selecting that waypoint and by using the arrow keys.
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- Indicate any changes in gas cylinder used by indicating gas changes as explained
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in the section <<S_CreateProfile,hand-creating a dive profile>>. These changes should
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reflect the cylinders and gas compositions defined in the table with _Available Gases_.
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If two or more gases are used, automatic gas switces will be suggested during the ascent to
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If two or more gases are used, automatic gas switches will be suggested during the ascent to
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the surface. However, these changes can be deleted by right-clicking the gas change and by
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manually creating a gas change by right-clicking on the appropriate waypoint.
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If the option _Display segment duration_ is checked, then the duration of each depth
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level is indicated in the _Dive Plan Details_. This duration INCUDES the transition
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time to get to that level. However, if the _Display transition in deco_ option is checked,
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the transitions are shown separately from the segment durations at a particulat level.
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the transitions are shown separately from the segment durations at a particular level.
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=== Printing the dive plan
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inclusion in a text file or word processing document.
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=== Evaluating the dive plan
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The dive plan can be evaluated by doing the following:
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*Nitrogen management*: The dive profile is shown in conjunction with the relevant dive
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ceiling. The dive profile
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should not come more shallow than the calculated ceiling. This normally taken care of
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automatically by the planner and can only be an issue if one made manual modifications
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to the dive plan. The partial gas pressures selected for
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display are indicated as graphs below the dive profile.
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*Oxygen management*: If
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any of the gases exceed the specified oxygen partial pressures, the appropriate segments of the
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dive profile are highlighted in red. Ensure that the oxygen partial pressures in the graph below
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the profile do not exceed the values specified in the settings under _Gas Options_. Normally,
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there must be good motivation for exceeding an oxygen partial pressure of 1.5. Exceeding the
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specified oxygen partial pressure causes a warning message in the _Dive Plan Details_.
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*Gas management*: The _Dive Plan Details_ text provides the amount of gas required to fulfill
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the envisaged dive plan. The foreseen gas pressures in the cylinder(s) are indicated in the graph
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over the dive profile. Ensure that the gas cylinders defined in the _Available Gases_ dialog
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can hold enough gas for the dive plan. Moreover, ENSURE SUFFICIENT RESERVE GAS. If gas usage
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exceeds the capacity of the cylinder(s), a warning is generated in the _Dive Plan Details_.
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Below is the dive plan completed in the previous figure which can now be evaluated
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against the ceiling (determined by the gradient factors) as well as against the
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maximum gas partial pressures. Notice the plan is deficient in terms of gas planning:
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there is no provision for any reserve gas.
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image::images/Planner2.jpg["FIGURE: Planning a dive: evaluation",align="center"]
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=== Planning for repetitive dives
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Repetitive dives can easily be planned if the dates and start times of the
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logbook to open.
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- _Save_ - Save the dive logbook that is currently open.
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- _Save as_: - Save the current logbook or the currently selected dives within
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the present logbook under a different filename.
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the present logbook under a different file name.
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- _Close_ - Close the dive logbook that is currently open.
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- <<S_ExportLog,_Export_>> - Export the currently open dive logbook (or
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the selected dives in the logbook) to one of several formats.
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[NOTE]
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The operating system of the desktop computer needs the appropriate drivers in
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order to communicate with the dive computer in whichever way the dive
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computer prefers (e.g. bluetooth, USB, infrared).
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computer prefers (e.g. bluetooth, USB, infra-red).
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* On Linux users need to have the correct kernel
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module loaded. Most distributions will do this automatically, so the
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user does not need to load kernel modules. However, some communication
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protocols require an additional driver, especially for rarely used
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technology such as infrared.
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technology such as infra-red.
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* On Windows, the OS should offer to download the correct
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driver once the user connects the dive computer to the USB port and
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which is about 1445, not 1464. So there was 19 l too much in your simple
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calculation that ignored the difference between 1 bar and one ATM.
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The compressibility does show up above 200 bar, and takes that 1445 down
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about eight liters more, so you really did use only about 1437 l of air at surface pressure.
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about eight litres more, so you really did use only about 1437 l of air at surface pressure.
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So be happy: your SAC really is better than your calculations indicated.
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Or be sad: your cylinder contains less air than you thought it did.
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