Pneumofathometer

Pneumofathometer is a specialized device used in underwater diving to measure the breathing gas pressure in a diver's diving cylinder. It is a critical piece of diving equipment that ensures the safety and efficiency of underwater operations.

Function

The pneumofathometer functions by transmitting a known pressure of gas to the diver's diving suit or diving helmet, and then measuring the pressure of the gas returning from the diver. This allows the surface team to monitor the diver's depth and remaining gas supply, which are crucial for planning the duration and safety of the dive.

Components

A typical pneumofathometer consists of a pressure gauge, a gas supply valve, and a hose that connects to the diver's equipment. The pressure gauge is calibrated in units of depth (usually feet of seawater) to allow easy interpretation of the diver's depth. The gas supply valve controls the flow of gas to the diver, and the hose transmits the gas and returns the pressure signal to the gauge.

Use in Diving

In a typical diving operation, the pneumofathometer is connected to the diver's equipment and the gas supply valve is opened. The diver descends and the pressure of the returning gas increases, indicating the diver's depth on the gauge. The surface team monitors the gauge and communicates with the diver to ensure that the dive is proceeding safely.

Safety Considerations

The pneumofathometer is a critical safety device in diving. It allows the surface team to monitor the diver's depth and gas supply, and to take action if necessary. For example, if the gauge indicates that the diver's gas supply is running low, the surface team can instruct the diver to ascend or can send down additional gas.

See Also

• Diving cylinder
• Diving equipment
• Underwater diving