The
Buhlmann Algorithm
ZH-L16
explained in MS Word format
Gradient
Factors & Deep Stops
What are they
and why they work |
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NEW! Full rebreather
support including open-circuit bail-outs
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NEW! Incorporting
model based on Hamilton Research's M11F6 algorithm
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decompression planning
using air, nitrox, trimix and/or heliox for bottom mix, and/or decompression
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incorporation of
Erik Baker's Gradient Factor algorithm for generating deep stop decompression
profiles
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advanced gas management
features
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easy contingency
planning to account for lost decompression gases and other "what if" situations
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multi-level diving
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highly customizable
algorithm
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output in a format
easily interpreted by MS Excel
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options to generate
dive tables over a range depths and bottom times
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allows stops to
be calculated at variable stop depths
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altitude diving
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repetitive diving
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able to interpret
cave surveys
XS for WIndows
began life as a tool for planning a series of deep, mixed-gas cave dives
in south-western France. The software which I had I did not feel was capable
of planning the dives properly so the only choice I had was to write my
own. In Spring 1999, XS was made available to freely to the public after
it had been tested by a number of divers throughout Europe. Early in 2000,
I added Gradient Factors and completely redesigned the interface to make
it far more user friendly.
System Requirements:
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Windows 95, 98
or NT4
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Notepad or similar
plain text editor should be installed
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it will run on
very low spec systems (I have personally run it on P90 processor with 8MB
of RAM) but the better the system the better the performance
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mouse
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printer recommended
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MS Excel or similar
spreadsheet extremely useful for formatting XS generated dive tables
To download
XS, please read the following:
This
software (XS for Windows) should not be used for the planning of actual
dives. This implementation of the Buhlmann ZH-L16 algorithm has received
no scientific testing or validation. This software may contain bugs, the
figures which it outputs may be erroneous. The schedules which it generates
are simply the results of a few mathematical calculations which do not
in any way represent the mechanics of the human body. Do not use this in
situations where failure of the software may lead to illness, injury or
death. The designers of this software accept no responsibility for illness,
injury, loss or death of the user or any third party. Our line is simple,
do not dive on the figures which this software produces.
Diving is
dangerous, even more so when mixed gases and/or overhead environments are
encountered.
I
agree and wish to download the full version
Or if
you have previously downloaded XS v4 then click below to buy me a load
of beer. In return I will send you a registration code to stop the last
window nagging you.
xs@lizardland.co.uk
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