PSAI Underwater Navigation Manual

PSAI Underwater Navigation Manual

The PSAI Underwater Navigation Manual is used in both the PSAI Basic Underwater Navigation Course and also in the PSAI Advanced Underwater Navigation Course.

59 pages

MANUAL CONTENT INCLUDES:
  • Introduction to Underwater Navigation.
  • The Value of Learning to Navigate Underwater.
  • Components of the Dive Compass.
  • Sighting on and Object and Finding the Azimuth.
  • Following a Given Azimuth.
  • Methods of Mounting and Holding an Underwater Compass.
  • Tips to Precise Navigation.
  • Navigation Using Natural Features.
  • Calculating the Distance and Swim Speed Underwater.
  • Basic Diving Techniques Affecting Underwater Navigation.
  • The Fundamentals of Line and Reciprocal Courses.
  • Using Natural Navigation to Aid in Reciprocal Navigation.
  • The PSAI Safety Guidelines for Underwater Navigation.
  • The Out and Back Line and Reciprocal Course.
  • The “L” or “Dogleg” and Reciprocal Course.
  • The “T” and Reciprocal Course.
  • The “U” and Reciprocal Course.
  • A Review of the Content of the PSAI Basic Underwater Navigation Course.
  • Closed Compass Courses.
  • The Equilateral Triangular Course.
  • The Right Isosceles Triangular Course.
  • The Right “30”, “60” Scalene Triangular Course.
  • The Square and Rectangular Course.
  • PSAI Safety Guidelines for Underwater Navigation.

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