Dive Computers are devices used for the measurement of time and depth of a dive by the scuba diver for the calculation of a safe ascent rate so that the diver can be safe from decompression sickness.They are battery operated and available in watertight cases.It helps the divers in extending the bottom time and their safety underwater is increased due to dive computers.

There are various types of Dive Computers available from various manufacturers.Many dive computers provide additional information like water temperature,information on the diver’s oxygen toxicity or the pressure of the remaining breathing gas in the diving cylinder.Models which can be worn as wrist watches are very popular amongst the divers.The leading manufacturers of Dive computers are Suunto,Oceanic,Aeris,Uwatech,and Mares.

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