SUUNTO D6 User Manual

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Reduced Gradient Bubble Model

Modern algorithm for tracking both dissolved and free gas in divers.

Repetitive dive

Any dive whose decompression time limits are affected by residual

nitrogen absorbed during previous dives.

Residual nitrogen

The amount of excess nitrogen remaining in a diver after one or more

dives.

SURF TIME

Abbreviation for surface interval time.

Surface interval time

Elapsed time between surfacing from a dive and beginning a descent for

the subsequent repetitive dive.

Tissue group

Theoretical concept used to model bodily tissues for the construction of

decompression tables or calculations.

Whole-body toxicity

Another form of oxygen toxicity, which is caused by prolonged exposure

to high oxygen partial pressures. The most common symptoms are

irritation in the lungs, a burning sensation in the chest, coughing and

reduction of the vital capacity. Also called Pulmonary Oxygen Toxicity.

See also OTU.

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