Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Getting Started

[irox <irox@ix.netcom.com>]

Good idea.  We have an FAQ:
http://www.psubs.org/wiki/

We just need to get better at putting questions and answers in it.

Cheers!
 Ian.

-----Original Message-----
>From: Marc de Piolenc <piolenc@archivale.com>
>Sent: Dec 7, 2010 10:01 PM
>To: personal_submersibles@psubs.org
>Subject: Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Getting Started
>
>Daniel's message reminds me of something that I wanted to suggest. 
>(Please accept my apology in advance if this has already been discussed 
>on the list.)
>
>Have the various knowledgeable members considered setting up an FAQ or 
>wiki type resource for entry-level psubbers? If legal liability is a 
>concern for the organization, it could be hosted on a member's server, 
>and all the usual disclaimers would apply.
>
>As I imagine it, it would make no attempt to be exhaustive or 
>prescriptive; instead, it would consist of short entries outlining 
>certain problems in design, construction or operation, and a series of 
>links to resources that would help a complete beginner to bring himself 
>up to speed on possible solutions. That way, it would be clear that this 
>is not a design or shop manual, which would hopefully keep the ravening 
>lawyers at bay.
>
>Best,
>Marc de Piolenc
>Iligan City, Philippines
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>On 12/8/2010 4:21 AM, Daniel Kubiak wrote:
>
>> I am just getting started with this hobby and plan to spend a great deal
>> of time researching and learning before I do any building. Are there any
>> good starter books that cover submarine design in general and in
>> relatively simple terms? I first want to understand the mechanical or
>> structural first: e.g. what materials to use, how to use them, how does
>> pressure work, how deep can my design go, et cetera.
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> David
>
>
>
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