The
History of American Deep Submersible Operations
Manned submersibles continue to be extremely important for exploring the ocean depths. Finally, the history of deep submersible development has been recorded. Author Will Forman has covered these developments in great detail, not simply as a segment of marine history, but as a foundation for future designers, operators and client/users.
"I cannot think of a more qualified person to write this book. Will Forman's professional involvement with the oceans virtually spans the contemporary history of man's exploration and use of the deep ocean," states Don Walsh, President of International Maritime Inc.
The chapters are listed in approximate order of dates of launch. By faithfully representing the operational chronologies, trends emerge in the life of each submersible from initial trials through the ultimate fulfillment of its potential. From the 1776 TURTLE the submersibles included are , DEEP JEEP, Alvin, Aluminaut, the Deepstars, the Star Series and Asherah, the Perry submersibles, Deep Quest, DOWB Deep Ocean Work Boat, Trieste 2, the Nektons and Delta, Dolphin, Beaver MK4, Ben Franklin, Sea Cliff, Turtle (1968), NR-1, Kumukahi, DSRV-1 Mystic, Nemo, Johnson-Sea-Links and Clelia, DSRV-2 Avalon, Deep View, and more.
The book is 320 pages long and includes color photos, charts and diagrams. For more information, contact Best Publishing Company, 800.468.1055, email divebooks@bestpub.com.
GRB Entertainment, the award-winning producer and leading supplier of reality-based entertainment for television and home video, will make its SeaTek underwater adventure video collection available to the general public.
"SeaTek features the most incredible underwater footage ever seen and the amazing technology used to capture it," said Kopels, a PADI instructor and an avid diver since 1958. "It is the perfect vehicle for the diving community&emdash;from the weekend hobbyist to the professional&emdash;it has something for every diver, regardless of certification and experience level. Ever since Sea Hunt, divers just can't seem to get enough couch diving," he added.
SeaTek, often referred to as the television encyclopedia of the undersea world, is a collection of 16 spectacular underwater adventures, each with a 45-minute running time. Diving enthusiasts will be drawn into SeaTek's fast-paced, insightful journeys through the world's oceans, seas and waterways. In each visually breathtaking journey, SeaTek utilizes state-of-the-art underwater technology and the world's top cinematographers to document real-life drama in high-energy, high-tech adventures.
Having established its Home Entertainment label in 1999, GRB is recognized as the largest independent producer of nonfiction and reality-based programming to produce and license product for the home entertainment market.
For more information, contact GRB Entertainment at (818) 728-8039 or visit their web site at www.grbtv.com.
The
Practice of Oxygen Measurement for Divers
Diving on mixed gases is considered specialized diving and requires formal training. The Practice of Oxygen Measurement for Divers by J.S. Lamb will increase the reader's depth of background knowledge and help to explain the theories behind certain practices and techniques.
As the need for oxygen monitoring becomes more apparent in nitrox diving, extensive information on oxygen monitoring becomes a necessity. The intention of this book is to examine oxygen measurement, and to concentrate on the information and techniques most relevant to divers.
Contents include: The Atmosphere, The Gas Laws, Oxygen Analyzers, Measurement of Oxygen Enriched Air mixtures in Diving Cylinders, Using Oxygen Analyzers, Safety and First Air Procedures and more!
This book is 119 pages, with photos, charts, diagrams, references.
The Practice of Oxygen Measurement for Divers is available from your local dive store or directly from Best Publishing Company, phone 800-468-1055 or email divebooks@bestpub.com.
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