This wrist-mounted instrument is a tool used in scuba diving to monitor depth, time, and other crucial parameters, calculating decompression requirements in real-time. It is designed to provide divers with the information necessary to safely ascend and avoid decompression sickness. The device typically displays current depth, maximum depth reached during the dive, dive time, water temperature, and remaining no-decompression limit (NDL) or required decompression stops.
Such an instrument offers significant advantages in underwater environments. It enhances diver safety by continuously monitoring dive parameters and providing alerts if limits are approached. Its ability to calculate decompression schedules reduces reliance on dive tables and minimizes the risk of errors. Over time, advancements in this type of technology have led to smaller, more user-friendly devices with increased functionality, becoming an essential piece of equipment for both recreational and technical divers.
