The Underwater Handbook

I The Human Machine.- A. Introduction.- B. The Mechanics of Movement.- C. The Production of Energy.- D. The Transportation System.- E. Temperature Control.- F. Gas Exchange.- G. The Information Receptors.- H. Body Measurement (Anthropometrics).- I. Psychological Overlay.- References.- II The Ocean as an Environment.- A. Introduction.- B. Physical and Chemical Properties of Sea Water.- C. Coping with Waves, Tides, and Currents.- References.- III Man in the Ocean Environment: Physical Factors.- A. Basic Concepts.- B. Gases.- C. Solubility and Partial Pressures.- D. Buoyancy.- E. Effects of Increased Pressure.- References.- IV Man in the Ocean Environment: Physiological Factors.- A. Respiration in a Hyperbaric Environment.- B. Cardiovascular Factors.- C. Oxygen Toxicity.- D. Physiological Aspects of Nitrogen Narcosis.- E. The Physiology of Breathing Mixtures.- F. The High Pressure Nervous Syndrome and Other High-Pressure Effects.- G. Cold.- H. Diet and Metabolism.- References.- V Man in the Ocean Environment: Psychophysiological Factors.- A. Vision.- B. Hearing.- C. Vestibular Function.- D. Other Sensory Functions.- Terminology, Physical Constants, and Definitions of Terms.- References.- VI Man in the Ocean Environment: Performance.- A. Introduction.- B. Tests and Measures of Diver Performance.- C. Summaries of Performance Research in the Diving Environment.- References.- VII Decompression Sickness.- A. Introduction.- B. Factors Relevant to the Pathogenesis of Decompression Sickness.- C. Diagnosis.- D. Prevention.- E. Treatment.- F. Decompression Schedules.- References.- VIII Operational Safety Considerations.- A. Introduction.- B. Organization and Planning.- C. Predive Conditions.- D. Underwater Blast.- E. Fire Safety.- F. Electrical Safety.- G. Drowning.- H. Other Hazards.- I. Problems of Escape and Rescue.- References.- IX Operational Equipment.- A. Hand-Held Tools.- B. Power Sources and Requirements.- C. Personal Equipment.- D. Human Engineering Factors.- E. Environmental Equipment.- Terminology.- References.- X Underwater Communications.- A. Introduction.- B. Normal Speech Generation Process.- C. Communication Systems.- D. Factors Distorting Speech in the Underwater Environment.- E. Human Factors Considerations in Underwater Communication.- F. Summary.- Terminology.- References.- XI Selection and Training of Divers.- A. Selection.- B. U. S. Navy Divers.- C. Training—Civilian Sector.- D. Training Pays Off.- References.