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GLOSSARY (continued)
Decompression Ceiling - The shallowest depth a diver may reach upon ascent without risking decompres-
sion sickness.
Decompression Stop - The depth(s) at which a diver must pause during ascent to allow absorbed nitrogen
to escape naturally from the tissues.
Depth Sensor - an electro-mechanical device that converts water pressure into an electrical signal, that is
converted to a visual depth display.
Diagnostic Mode - The first display seen on dive computers after initial activation during which time a self–
check for internal faults is performed.
Display - A visual readout of information.
Dive Downloader - An Aeris name for a PC interface hardware/software package.
Dive Log Mode - A computer display of previous dive information.
Dive Planner - A display of available dive times at 10 foot. (3 meter) intervals from 30 to 160 feet. (9 to 48
meters) used when dive planning.
Dive Time Remaining - A display of the time before a diver must surface based on no-decompression status.
Elapsed Dive Time - The total time spent underwater during a dive between 5 feet (1.5 meters) on ini-
tial descent to 3 feet (1 meter) on final ascent.
FO2 - The fraction (percent / 100) of oxygen (O2) in the breathing gas mixture.
Icon - a small pictorial representation of an operational mode
LCD - Abbreviation for liquid crystal display, an easily viewed low voltage display usually found on dive
computers
Maximum Depth - The deepest depth attained during a dive.
Mode - A specific set of functions in a dive computer.
