Radio Shack 65-779 Specifications download pdf (Page 84)

GLOSSARY

The following are diving terms that you should become familiar with. Many definitions given below apply

specifically to the Data100.

Algorithm - A step-by-step mathematical formula designed to accomplish a particular result (i.e. Dive Time

Remaining in the Data100)

Altitude Dive - A dive made at an elevation above sea level where a different set of no decompression tables is

used (higher than 3,000+ feet/915 meters with the Data100)

Ascent Rate - The speed that a diver moves vertically toward the surface

Boot - A protective rubber covering that surrounds an instrument module

Bottom Time - The total time spent underwater during a dive between 5 feet (1.5 meters) on initial descent to

3 feet (1 meter) on final ascent

C.Z. - Abbreviation for Caution Zone

Caution Zone - The yellow section of the Tissue Loading Bar Graph that gives a visual warning of a diver’s

proximity to decompression

Ceiling - See decompression ceiling

Clean Dive - A dive preceded by 24 hours of no diving activity

Compartment - A term applied to the hypothetical modeling of nitrogen absorption in the tissues (more

accurate than the term 'tissue' because dive computer models have no direct relation to human tissues)

DCS - Abbreviation for decompression sickness, i.e. 'the bends'

DECO - Abbreviation for Decompression

Decompression Ceiling - The shallowest depth a diver may reach upon ascent without risking decompression

sickness (also see TLBG)

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Radio Shack 65-779 Specifications Page 84