Advancement in Hot Water Suit Design, Providing Improved Efficiency and Safety

摘要

Using hot water to keep divers warm has been the industry standard and has not changed significantly for over 30 years. Much of the efficiency of the job is influenced by the efficiency of the diver. If we apply the technology we have learned in other fields to the hot water suit we will improve the diver's performance underwater, as well as his safety. This paper reviews the practices and equipment used in the field today, as well as the effect of employing the advancement in design and materials when embodied in an improved suit design. At the cost per hour of a modern diving operation such advancements can prove a worthwhile investment.