Many of us have spent the past year counting down the days until we can get out and about again, whether on foot, on wheels or by boat. With more of the UK leisure and tourism sector opening back up in the coming weeks, and international travel still in considerable doubt, this is likely to […]
Deep sea divers normally breathe a mixture of nitrogen and oxygen, called nitrox or EAN (Enriched Air Nitrox). While Earth’s atmosphere is 78% nitrogen and 21% oxygen, nitrox is typically 32-36% oxygen. Increasing the amount of oxygen reduces the risk of decompression sickness, also known as ‘the bends’, which occurs when inert gases dissolved in […]
Cave diving is a popular pastime among thrill-seekers and rightly deserving of its reputation as one of the most dangerous extreme sports you can attempt. A report titled ‘The Learning Curve’ and published by the Cave Diving Group estimated a fatality rate of one in every 3,286 dives – often enough to take seriously. Some […]
Oxygen sensors and analysers are important tools in detecting the concentration of oxygen in the air – and that has obvious applications in any environment that needs to sustain life. The obvious example is the usage of oxygen sensors and analysers in healthcare settings. Oxygen analysers are able to monitor the atmosphere and ensure patients […]
