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Decompression Table

By Nicholas McLaren, About.com

Definition: A table that shows how long a diver can stay at a given depth before needing to ascend without going beyond no-decompression limits. There is also normally a table to show the affect of surface intervals on subsequent dives and decompression tables also include details of safety and decompression stops required as well as required surface intervals.
Also Known As: Deco Table, Recreational Dive Planner, RDP

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