Decompression Theory and Bubble Formatin

Description of different models (dissolved gas models, phase models, diffusion models), comparative aspects of these models. Theoretical and experimental basics of the different models and how decompression procedures are constructed. Evaluation of decompression procedures. Localisation of bubbles and hazard mechanisms. Long term effects of decompression.

After completing the course, the student shall have basic knowledge of different decompression models, can discuss and compare different models of decompression, will know the theory bihind, and the experimental evidence backing up the different decompression models, can explalin how different decompression models can be evaluated, will know the fundamentals of hazard mechanisms in relation to decompression, can explain and discuss long term health effects of diving, will have completed a review within the comparative aspects of the different decompression models

10 hours lectures, 4 weeks self tuition.