"An Introduction to Technical Diving is a praiseworthy overview of this challenging and sometimes intricate form of diving. Whether you're doing research in an underground cave system or working with a salvage crew on a sunken ship, this CD-ROM will help you do it better and safer."
           — The Islander [September 2, 1999]

"A planning tool packed with invaluable information, An Introduction to Technical Diving is a useful and visually compelling reference work that deserves a place in every diver's library."
           — Australian Scuba Diver Magazine [July/August 1999 issue]

"The mysterious world of technical diving unfolds through this beautifully illustrated CD-ROM."
           — GreatOutdoors.com [June 1999]

"The CD ... comes into its own with a wonderful photo gallery. Looking through this you will never need to ponder why anyone would want to go cave diving again."
           — Dive Girl [Summer 1999 issue]

"An Introduction to Technical Diving is one of the most comprehensive compilations to date. Smartly written and beautifully illustrated, the CD captures the ethereal spirit of exploration ..."
           — Scuba Times [January/February 1999 issue]

"... it will answer essentially everything about technical diving you've wanted to know ..."
           — Sport Diver Magazine [January 1999 issue]

Also featured in Advanced Diver, DeepTech, and Immersed magazines.

This CD-ROM defines, elucidates, and pictorially portrays the various types of technical diving, as well as the equipment and skills needed to safely participate and/or pursue certification. Although it is not intended to be a substitute for formal training, An Introduction to Technical Diving provides comprehensive detailed information in a beautifully illustrated format and can be used as either a reference source or an educational aid for divers of all training levels.

Section 1: An Introduction to Technical Diving Definition of Technical Diving Technical Diving Pioneers Equipment and Tools for the Technical Diver - Exposure Suits [wet suits, dry suits, etc.] - Fundamental Scuba Equipment [BCDs, masks, etc.] - Instruments [SPGs, dive computers, compasses, etc.] - Breathing Mixtures [air, nitrox, mixed gas, and oxygen] - Safety Scuba Equipment [marker buoys, mirrors, etc.] - Specialized Scuba Equipment [lights, reels, etc.] - Surface Support Equipment [compressors, repair kit, etc.] Types of Technical Diving - Cave Diving - Decompression Diving - Deep Diving - Diver Propulsion Vehicle [DPV] and Scooter Diving - Dry Suit Diving - Ice Diving - Mixed Gas Diving - Overhead Environment Diving - Rebreather Diving - Sidemount Diving - Solo Diving - Sump Diving - Wreck Diving Physics for Technical Diving Medical Risks Associated with Technical Diving - Decompression Illness [DCI] - Deep Water Blackout - High Pressure Nervous Syndrome [HPNS] - Hypothermia - Inert Gas Narcosis - Oxygen Toxicity Knowledge and Skills for the Technical Diver Technical Diving Instruction and Organizations References Section 2: An Introduction to the Proyecto Purpose and History of the Proyecto Proyecto Leaders and Team Members Proyecto Expedition Sites Section 3: Slide Show