SUUNTO COBRA User Guide - Manual (Page 64)

Ceiling, ceiling zone, floor and decompression range
When in decompression, it is important that you understand the meaning of ceiling,
floor, and decompression range.
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The ceiling is the shallowest depth to which you should ascend when in decom-
pression. At this depth, or below, you must perform all stops.
• The ceiling zone is the optimum decompression stop zone. It is the zone between
the minimum ceiling and 1.4m/6 ft below the minimum ceiling.
• The floor is the deepest depth at which the decompression stop time will not in-
crease. Decompression will start when you pass this depth during your ascent.
• The decompression range is the depth range between the ceiling and floor. Within
this range, decompression takes place. However, it is important to remember that
the decompression will be very slow at, or close to, the floor.
Figure 6.8. Ceiling and Floor zone. Recommended and Mandatory Safety Stop zone
between 6 m and 3 m/20 ft and 10 ft.
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