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buoyancy compensator — buoyancy control device. Abbreviated as BC … Dictionary of ichthyology
Buoyancy compensator (diving) — Stab jacket redirects here. For a type of body armor, see stab vest. A buoyancy compensator (or buoyancy control device, BC or BCD) is a piece of diving equipment worn by divers to provide: * life saving emergency buoyancy both underwater and on… … Wikipedia
buoyancy compensator — Scuba Diving. an inflatable vest used to control one s buoyancy underwater or to rest at the surface, usually having a connecting hose for inflation or deflation by mouth and a CO2 cartridge for rapid, emergency inflation. Also called BC,… … Universalium
buoyancy compensator — Scuba Diving. an inflatable vest used to control one s buoyancy underwater or to rest at the surface, usually having a connecting hose for inflation or deflation by mouth and a CO2 cartridge for rapid, emergency inflation. Also called BC,… … Useful english dictionary
Genesis Device — Infobox Software name = Genesis Device Engine caption = collapsible = author = developer = Luuk van Venrooij released = latest release version = Build 62 latest release date = November 14, 2007 latest preview version = latest preview date =… … Wikipedia
Scuba set — A scuba diver in usual sport diving gear A scuba set is an independent breathing set that provides a scuba diver with the breathing gas necessary to breathe underwater during scuba diving. It is much used for sport diving and some sorts of work… … Wikipedia
Diving equipment — Surface supplied commercial diving equipment on display at a trade show Diving equipment is equipment used by underwater divers for the purpose of facilitating diving activities. This may be equipment primarily intended for this purpose, or… … Wikipedia
Scuba diving — Not to be confused with Self contained breathing apparatus, which describes breathing sets used out of water. Scuba diver Scuba diving ( SCUBA originally being an acronym for self contained underwater breathing apparatus, now widely considered a… … Wikipedia
Diving weighting system — Weight belt redirects here. For the belt used to support the torso during strength training, see weight lifting belt. A bag weight belt and a traditional weight belt Divers wear weighting systems, weight belts or weights, generally made of lead,… … Wikipedia
Diver propulsion vehicle — Diver using a DPV for underwater propulsion … Wikipedia
