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Im working at USC as a researcher in the Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering department, where my group has come across some interesting technology. As a project for a class, we are looking into the feasibility of bringing a device to market that would function as an underwater GPS-type navigation device. While were working on the best way to do physically do this, were also looking into whether or not it is even worth trying. If you would be interested in such a device, or think its idiotic, input from anyone is greatly appreciated. If you have a few minutes, please fill out the brief survey below. If youre time limited, answer whichever questions youd like. Thanks in advance!
What are your feelings about an underwater navigational device?
What do you find most difficult about underwater navigation?
How long have you been diving, and how has your answer to the last question changed as youve become more experienced?
When looking for a specific feature at a dive site (cave, wreck, etc ) how often do you have difficulty find it? If youve had difficulties with this, would your rather have a map to look at, or a simple arrow telling you the distance, direction, and depth to the feature?
Have you ever used any devices (other than a compass) for underwater navigation, and if so, what were your experiences with them?
How often have you been separated from your dive partner? Of those times, how many times have you easily found them, and how many took longer than you would have liked?
What would be your biggest reason for purchasing a navigation device (safety, better dives, comfort, etc )?
Do you use a dive computer? If so, what type do you use, how much did it cost, and what made you purchase your particular model?
How often do you replace your computer, and what will you be looking for in your next one that your current model lacks?
If your next purchase of computer had an option for a practical navigational aid, how strongly would you consider the following features? Please rate from 1= Unnecessary to 5=Important, and add any comments you feel are necessary.
Distance and direction to boat (or dive starting location):
Distance and direction to dive partner (or other divers):
Waypoints for dive features (caves, wrecks, etc ):
Actual map of dive site:
A recorded path of your dive (including air usage and swim speed):
Some facts about you:
Geographic location (state or country):
Do you prefer boat dives or beach dives:
Favorite dive spot:
What are your feelings about an underwater navigational device?
What do you find most difficult about underwater navigation?
How long have you been diving, and how has your answer to the last question changed as youve become more experienced?
When looking for a specific feature at a dive site (cave, wreck, etc ) how often do you have difficulty find it? If youve had difficulties with this, would your rather have a map to look at, or a simple arrow telling you the distance, direction, and depth to the feature?
Have you ever used any devices (other than a compass) for underwater navigation, and if so, what were your experiences with them?
How often have you been separated from your dive partner? Of those times, how many times have you easily found them, and how many took longer than you would have liked?
What would be your biggest reason for purchasing a navigation device (safety, better dives, comfort, etc )?
Do you use a dive computer? If so, what type do you use, how much did it cost, and what made you purchase your particular model?
How often do you replace your computer, and what will you be looking for in your next one that your current model lacks?
If your next purchase of computer had an option for a practical navigational aid, how strongly would you consider the following features? Please rate from 1= Unnecessary to 5=Important, and add any comments you feel are necessary.
Distance and direction to boat (or dive starting location):
Distance and direction to dive partner (or other divers):
Waypoints for dive features (caves, wrecks, etc ):
Actual map of dive site:
A recorded path of your dive (including air usage and swim speed):
Some facts about you:
Geographic location (state or country):
Do you prefer boat dives or beach dives:
Favorite dive spot: