Nitrox has gained wide acceptance in the recreational scuba diving community over the past few decades. While it is widely used by the military as well as technical, commercial and scientific divers, the techniques, procedures, and tables have been refined to the point that with training, nitrox diving can be safe and enjoyable for the recreational open-circuit scuba diver.
This authoritative guide provides in-depth discussions of physics, physiology, oxygen toxicity and oxygen limits. It reviews the latest safeguards and procedures, equipment considerations, and guides the reader through easy-to-follow nitrox dive planning examples. Included are nitrox planning tables plus the latest NOAA oxygen limits. This book is a must for every certified or prospective nitrox diver.
