Re: Fw: [PSUBS-MAILIST] SUBSAFE

[Doc <doc@bionicdolphin.com>]

Hi Carsten,

 I think you've got a point. Perhaps instead of a "How to" book it should be a "Where to" reference manual.
I know that when designing the Bionic Dolphin, I searched high and low for reference material.
A one stop beginner's source book, like this group is becoming, could provide all the information
to safely design, build and operate a Psub and eliminate any personal liability from the contributors.
 All the information is out there, it just needs to be compiled into one starting place.

Doc


Carsten Standfuss wrote:

> > first of all and above, all subers should be certified divers, not only it is a good start for those who wish to travel under the water but also with all the basics,
> > many questions on this forum would not have been even asked by certified divers.
> > Herve
>
> Hi - my two cents.
>
> Herve is right - for the reason thats the most Psubs are in a divedepths
> were a dive exit can be survived -
> Psubers should have Scuba dive expirence. Also a dive course give you
> the expierence about human bodys
> under pressure..., under bouancy, under water..
>
> No need to find new rules - ABS, PVHO, GL, LRs etc based mostly on
> expirence.
> Just purchase the books and decide foryourself what is useful for a
> small sub and what not.
>
> But a basic example calculation with drawings - made from somebody how
> has allready build
> at least one usefull selfdesigned subs will help much more.
>
> Also a short list of absolut nessesary requirements can be displayed
> here on psubs - like :
>
> A Psub should have :
>
> - A drop weight
> - A hatch which can be easy open from both sides
> - A scuba gear for each person
> - A lifesupport system according to classification rules
> - A security Diver(s) during the first test dive.
> - A calculation of weight, bouancy and trim
> - A .. maybe some other points - but not to much.
>
> Boats which not fullfill (most) of this basic rules or equal solutions
> should not to be displayed on the Psubs Picture Gallery.. or even on a
> convention..
>
> - A Sub with propane in her softanks should be - blown..
>
> Carsten