Underwater science
Absolute pressure
Pressure measured relative to a vacuum, including the atmospheric contribution.
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The diving glossary.
From buoyancy to buddy briefings: 103 terms to help you understand what you’re reading, hearing and learning.
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Underwater science
Air
The atmospheric gas mixture, consisting mainly of nitrogen and oxygen.
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Algorithm
A defined calculation process; dive computers use algorithms to process measurements and settings.
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Ambient light
Light already present in the environment, rather than added by a torch or strobe.
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