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5.7 Dive terms

Term

Explanation

Altitude dive

A dive made at an elevation greater
than 300 m (1000 ft) above sea level.

Ascent rate

The speed at which the diver ascends
toward the surface.

Ascent time

The minimum amount of time needed
to reach the surface on a
decompression stop dive.

CCR

Closed-Circuit Rebreather. Scuba that
recycles all exhaled gas.

Ceiling

On a decompression stop dive, the
shallowest depth to which a diver may
ascend based on computed inert gas
load.

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