Thalmann algorithm

The Thalmann Algorithm (VVAL 18) is a deterministic decompression model originally designed in 1980 to produce a decompression schedule for divers using the US Navy Mk15 rebreather.[1] It was developed by Capt. Edward D. Thalmann, MD, USN, who did research into decompression theory at the Naval Medical Research Institute, Navy Experimental Diving Unit, State University of New York at Buffalo, and Duke University. The algorithm forms the basis for the current US Navy mixed gas and standard air dive tables (from US Navy Diving Manual Revision 6).[2] The decompression model is also referred to as the Linear–Exponential model or the Exponential–Linear model.[3]

  1. ^ Thalmann, Edward D; Buckingham, IPB; Spaur, WH (1980). "Testing of decompression algorithms for use in the U.S. Navy underwater decompression computer (Phase I)". Navy Experimental Diving Unit Research Report. 11–80. Archived from the original on April 15, 2013. Retrieved 2008-03-16.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  2. ^ Staff (September 2008). "VVAL-18M: New algorithm on deck for Navy divers". Diver Magazine. 33 (7). Archived from the original on July 10, 2011.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
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