US Navy shows off helium-saving deep-dive suit

Deep sea diving is more than just slapping on an air tank and jumping in the water. It's a complex operation where the diver is the sharp end of a long, complex logistical train. It's also incredibly wasteful when it comes to the helium/oxygen gas mixture that the divers breathe, so US Navy scientists at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City have developed a new prototype deep-diving system that goes easy on the helium... Continue Reading US Navy shows off helium-saving deep-dive suit



Section: Military



Tags: Diving, Helium, Underwater, US Navy



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