[PSUBS-MAILIST] 1-atm vs. ambient

["Cliff Redus" <dr_redus@devtex.net>]

In a 1-atm boat, the cabin pressure is 1 atm, 14.7 psia, while an ambient
boat has a cabin pressure equal to the water pressure at what ever depth the
boat is located.
----- Original Message -----
From: <DBACKIDS@aol.com>
To: <personal_submersibles@psubs.org>
Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2002 7:33 PM
Subject: [PSUBS-MAILIST]


> hey all,
> I'll keep this short. Basically, I thought I had a handle on what I was
> reading, and understanding most of it. Then, I realized I didn't know the
> difference between an ambient pressure sub and a 1-atm sub; also, are
there
> others I should know about? I'm sure this seems trivial, but could someone
> set me straight?
> thanks alot,
>
> david