Scuba Diving History & Requirements PDF
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This presentation provides a comprehensive overview of scuba diving, from its historical roots to modern applications and requirements. It details the history of scuba, covering key innovations and developments throughout the centuries. Different purposes of diving (recreational, technical, and military) are highlighted, alongside essential equipment and skills required. This presentation also covers the safety and technical aspects of scuba.
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Scuba Diving APPLICATION Deep Dive: Scuba Diving Adventure 2 History of Scuba Diving Early Innovations The 1300s: Small cauldron- shaped bell 1690: Edmund Halley's i...
Scuba Diving APPLICATION Deep Dive: Scuba Diving Adventure 2 History of Scuba Diving Early Innovations The 1300s: Small cauldron- shaped bell 1690: Edmund Halley's improved bell 1715: John Lethbridge's diving engine 3 History of Scuba Diving 19th Century Developments 1823: Deane's smoke mask 1825: James's scuba with air reservoir 1837: Siebel's closed suit 4 History of Scuba Diving Modern Innovations 1843: First diving school 1866: Aerophore invention 1943: Cousteau and Gagnan's modern SCUBA 5 Purposes of Scuba Diving For Recreation and Exploration exploring marine life engaging in underwater photography and videography to capture the beauty of the aquatic world 6 Purposes of Scuba Diving For Technical and Commercial Purposes exploring submerged caves and sunken shipwrecks engaging in underwater construction and coastal repairs 7 Purposes of Scuba Diving For Military Applications conducting submarine surveillance carrying out mine clearance and recovery missions 8 Scuba Diving Requirements Age, Health, and Disabilities Physical fitness Age restrictions and and medical certifications clearance 9 Scuba Diving Requirements Swimming Skills water confidence basic swimming skills 10 Basic Scuba Diving Equipment Essential Tools dive mask snorkel tube regulator buoyancy control device or BCD diving octopus weight belt 11 Basic Scuba Diving Equipment Additional Equipment pressure gauge scuba tank fins scuba or wet suit other accessories 12 Other Skills Needed in Scuba Diving Safety checks and controlled descent Pre-dive to Ascending Gradual ascent and proper signaling 13
