Decompression Tables

These tables indicate when the accumulation of nitrogen in the diver’s body makes it necessary to make one or more decompression stops and how long these stops should be. The tables are calculated leaving enough margins so as to be applicable to all persons and situations.

Using the tables requires having certain information at hand such as dive time, maximum depth; the diver obtains this information with the watch and depth gauge.

It is recommended to always have the tables on the dive, even though other devices that can supplement them are also taken along.