| maxmix {scuba} | R Documentation |
Optimal Nitrox Mixture For Given Depth
Description
Computes the optimal nitrox mixture for a given maximum depth.
Usage
maxmix(depth, ppO2max=1.4)
Arguments
depth |
the maximum depth, in metres |
ppO2max |
maximum permitted partial pressure of oxygen in atmospheres absolute |
Details
Computes the maximum fraction of oxygen in a nitrox mixture
subject to the constraint that the partial pressure of oxygen
does not exceed ppO2max atmospheres.
Value
The optimal nitrox mixture. An object of class "gas".
Warnings
Not applicable to altitude dives. Not applicable to gas mixtures other than nitrox (oxygen-nitrogen mixtures).
Author(s)
Adrian Baddeley Adrian.Baddeley@curtin.edu.au.
See Also
Examples
# 30 metres
maxmix(30)
[Package scuba version 1.11-1 Index]