Suunto solution alpha User Guide
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depths and whose no-decompression limits are not determined solely by the
maximum depth attained.
maximum depth attained.
No-decompression time The maximum amount of time a diver may remain at a
particular depth without having to make decompression stops or remain below a
ceiling during the subsequent ascent.
particular depth without having to make decompression stops or remain below a
ceiling during the subsequent ascent.
No-decompression dive Any dive which permits a direct, uninterrupted ascent to
the surface at any time.
the surface at any time.
NO DEC TIME Abbreviation for no-decompression time limit.
Repetitive dive Any dive whose no-decompression time limits are affected by
residual nitrogen absorbed during previous dives.
residual nitrogen absorbed during previous dives.
Residual nitrogen The amount of excess nitrogen remaining in a diver after one or
more dives.
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.
descent for the subsequent repetitive dive.
Tissue group Theoretical concept used to model bodily tissues for the construction
of decompression tables or calculations.
of decompression tables or calculations.