jpanayotou
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Gday divers,
I am a university design student and am focusing on designing a dpv for my final year project. I am hoping for continuous positive feedback from the following questions:
Regarding oxygen cylinders/tanks, are there any specifications detailing dimensions, weight and brands of existing tanks? How is the weight affected in and out of the water? Why are the tanks made of such heavy materials, are there any alternatives?
What is the direct purpose of BCD's and weight belts, and how are they controlled during a dive?
Are there any specific details regarding the rate of ascent and descent at various levels during a dive, and the maximum speeds that can be achieved? This needs to be considered in reflection to a dpv.
Would it be possible, and would there be personal and market interest in a dpv that enables you to connect a tank, BCD, weight belts, etc (all necessary equipment) to the u/w vehicle? My primary concern is your hands will be operating the dpv, allowing minimum interaction with the marine life. An immediate thought on the design is to combine all necessary equipment into the single unit of the dpv, however allowing the user to detach and separate the oxygen cylinder to support them for a short period of time.
What is your personal interest and comments on directing a dpv towards a scuba diving market, aiming to expand the exploration of the underwater environment to a wider target market?
Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and I hope to hear positive constructive criticism towards my project shortly.
Kindest regards,
John
I am a university design student and am focusing on designing a dpv for my final year project. I am hoping for continuous positive feedback from the following questions:
Regarding oxygen cylinders/tanks, are there any specifications detailing dimensions, weight and brands of existing tanks? How is the weight affected in and out of the water? Why are the tanks made of such heavy materials, are there any alternatives?
What is the direct purpose of BCD's and weight belts, and how are they controlled during a dive?
Are there any specific details regarding the rate of ascent and descent at various levels during a dive, and the maximum speeds that can be achieved? This needs to be considered in reflection to a dpv.
Would it be possible, and would there be personal and market interest in a dpv that enables you to connect a tank, BCD, weight belts, etc (all necessary equipment) to the u/w vehicle? My primary concern is your hands will be operating the dpv, allowing minimum interaction with the marine life. An immediate thought on the design is to combine all necessary equipment into the single unit of the dpv, however allowing the user to detach and separate the oxygen cylinder to support them for a short period of time.
What is your personal interest and comments on directing a dpv towards a scuba diving market, aiming to expand the exploration of the underwater environment to a wider target market?
Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and I hope to hear positive constructive criticism towards my project shortly.
Kindest regards,
John
