A Quick And Dirty Review Of Gradient Factors

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A Quick And Dirty Review Of Gradient Factors

July 29, 2016 - 09:45
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How can you build in protection and conservatism into your dive?

Dr Neal W Pollock

By using Gradient Factors.

Renowned diving physiologist Dr Neal W Pollock filmed a where he discussed the foundations of decompression physiology, M Values and what Gradient Factors are.

Pollock is the Research Director at Divers Alert Network (DAN) and a Reserach Associate at the Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Environmental Physiology, Duke University Medical Center. Both positions are based in Durham, North Carolina.

"Decompression safety is based on a safe amount of supersaturation. It is clear today that you can have both bubbles and decompression sickness at supersaturations below the M Value." Neal W Pollock

Gradient Factors are described as a two number pairing, with a low number first, followed by a high number. Neal Pollock explains what each number means and how you go about choosing your own personal Gradient Factor settings.