Oceanic ATOM Operating Manual - page 94

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VARIABLE ASCENT RATE

Alerts associated with Ascent Rate are based upon 2 sets of

speeds which change at a reference depth of 60 feet (18 meters).

WARNING:  At depths greater than 60 feet (18

meters), Ascent Rates should not exceed 60 feet

per minute (18 mpm).  At depths of 60 feet (18

meters) and shallower, Ascent Rates should not

exceed 30 feet per minute (9 mpm).

Ascent Rate Warning (Fig. 83)

At depths deeper than 60 feet (18 meters), a Warning will be

given when Ascent Rates exceed  50 feet per minute (15 meters

per minute).

At 60 feet (18 meters) and shallower, the Warning will be given

when Ascent Rates exceed 25 feet per minute (7.5 meters per

minute).

The message SLOW > SLOW will scroll on/off at the top of the

screen until the Ascent is slowed.

Fig. 83  - Ascent Rate

Warning