Normalization of Deviation and Diving
(This article was originally published in Quest magazine) By Guy Shockey and Gareth Lock On January 28, 1986, 73 seconds after launch, Space Shuttle Challenger (STS-51) exploded following the massive aerodynamic forces produced as the solid rocket boosters (SRBs) detached from the huge centerline fuel tank due to hot gases escaping from a failing seal. Unfortunately, this disaster was not a […]
Situational Awareness and Decision Making in Diving
Situational Awareness and Decision Making in Diving (This article was originally published in InDepth magazine) By Guy Shockey It is not surprising that given the nature of the activity and its heavy reliance on equipment, the majority of diving discussions focus around the more “technical” side of diving which includes equipment, gases, […]
Recreational and Technical Diving Revisited
By Guy Shockey Not too long after your first introduction to diving, you may hear the terms “recreational diving” and “technical diving”. You may hear these terms from divers talking about their upcoming diving plans or read it in marketing materials from training agencies or even in equipment promotional materials. What is recreational diving and […]