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DACAD – How it Works
The Diver DACAD System comprises a monitor/communications/display that is integrated with the divers’ equipment and is able to monitor several divers at one time. Air supplied to each diver can be either surface supply with bail out, or single/twin SCUBA with or without bail out, or a combination of divers using either type of air supply.
System concept
- Simultaneously remote monitors up to six divers at one time.
- Integrates with the divers’ equipment.
- Air supply can be:
- surface supply with bail out, or
- single/twin SCUBA with or without bail out, or
- a combination of divers using either type of air supply.
Transmission
- Via underwater modem to a receiving unit on the surface
- Then to a monitoring computer that records, calculates and displays:
- Depth
- Air pressure
- Water temperature
- Range to diver
Software
- Unique diver supervisor software developed by Monitoring Technologies
- Based on published tables developed by:
- Calculates decompression to a maximum depth of 70m (229ft)
- Holds a database of dive/diver information
- Provides an audit trail for diving activity
- Has pre-load capability of dive plan into the software
- Allows calculations “on the fly” if dive departs from plan
- All aspects of dive recorded for analysis
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Product Performance
In May 2008 pre-production tests in New Zealand indicated a transmission range of up to 2.5km (1.55 miles).
Specifications
Download a pdf of the DACAD specifications [pdf 56kb]
Upcoming Developments
Future developments will include diver position tracking and diver physiological monitoring. The system will allow a diver supervisor to give each diver instructions on the dive and their decompression commitment via digital voice and/or data communications.
To complement the Diver DACAD System, a wrist mounted keypad is being developed for text messaging to and from the diver.
Partnering with Teledyne Benthos
Monitoring Technologies works with Teledyne Benthos to develop the Diver DACAD System. Teledyne Benthos is a leading provider of high technology products and integrated systems that are used for measurement, inspection, data collection and communication in remote and challenging marine environments. Products include geophysical survey systems, side scan sonar systems, glass flotation spheres, acoustic releases, hydrophones, underwater modems, pingers and other oceanographic products for both deep and shallow water applications.
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