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An underwater breathing apparatus is a device that allows humans to breathe underwater. These devices are essential for scuba diving, underwater exploration, and various commercial diving operations. The development of underwater breathing apparatuses has significantly advanced the ability to explore and work in underwater environments.

Types of Underwater Breathing Apparatus[edit]

Scuba[edit]

The term "scuba" stands for "self-contained underwater breathing apparatus." Scuba equipment allows divers to carry their own source of breathing gas, usually compressed air, enabling them to stay underwater for extended periods. Scuba systems typically include a tank, a regulator, and a buoyancy compensator.

Surface-Supplied Diving[edit]

Surface-supplied diving involves a diver being connected to the surface by a hose that supplies breathing gas. This method is commonly used in commercial diving and military diving operations. The diver wears a helmet or full-face mask, and the gas is supplied from the surface, allowing for longer dives and greater depths.

Rebreathers[edit]

Rebreathers are a type of underwater breathing apparatus that recycles the diver's exhaled gas. This system removes carbon dioxide and replenishes oxygen, allowing for more efficient use of the breathing gas. Rebreathers are used in both recreational and technical diving due to their ability to extend dive times and reduce gas consumption.

Atmospheric Diving Suits[edit]

Atmospheric diving suits are rigid suits that maintain surface pressure inside, allowing divers to work at great depths without being subjected to high external pressures. These suits are used in deep-sea exploration and underwater construction.

History[edit]

The development of underwater breathing apparatuses dates back to ancient times, with early attempts including simple breath-holding and the use of hollow reeds. The modern era of diving began in the 19th century with the invention of the diving bell and the hard hat diving suit.

Applications[edit]

Underwater breathing apparatuses are used in a variety of fields, including:

Gallery[edit]

Commercial diving equipment at Eudi Show 2006
Immersion Suite

Related Pages[edit]

References[edit]

"The History of Diving," Diving Heritage, accessed October 2023.
"Scuba Diving Explained," Divers Alert Network, accessed October 2023.
"Rebreathers: A Technical Overview," Technical Diving Magazine, accessed October 2023.

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-'''Underwater breathing apparatus''' is a device that allows a user to breathe underwater. This technology is used in a variety of applications, including [[scuba diving]], [[underwater archaeology]], and [[marine biology]] research.
+An '''underwater breathing apparatus''' is a device that allows humans to breathe underwater. These devices are essential for [[scuba diving]], [[underwater exploration]], and various [[commercial diving]] operations. The development of underwater breathing apparatuses has significantly advanced the ability to explore and work in underwater environments.
+[[File:Водолазные_костюмы.jpg|Underwater breathing apparatus|thumb]]
+[[File:Diver_on_the_wreck_of_the_Aster_PB182648.JPG|Diver on the wreck of the Aster|left|thumb]]
+[[File:USMC_combatant_diving_(2nd_Recon_Bn).jpg|USMC combatant diving|thumb]]
-== History ==
+== Types of Underwater Breathing Apparatus ==
-The concept of an underwater breathing apparatus has been around for centuries. The first known design was proposed by [[Leonardo da Vinci]] in the 15th century, but it was not until the 19th century that practical designs began to emerge. Early designs were often cumbersome and dangerous, but advances in technology have led to the development of safer and more efficient devices.
-== Types ==
-There are several types of underwater breathing apparatus, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.
 === Scuba ===
+[[File:Diver_on_the_wreck_of_the_Aster_PB182648.JPG|thumb|A diver using scuba equipment on a shipwreck.]]
+The term "[[scuba]]" stands for "self-contained underwater breathing apparatus." Scuba equipment allows divers to carry their own source of breathing gas, usually compressed air, enabling them to stay underwater for extended periods. Scuba systems typically include a tank, a [[regulator]], and a [[buoyancy compensator]].
-[[Scuba]] (Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus) is the most common type of underwater breathing apparatus. It consists of a tank of compressed air that the diver breathes through a regulator.
+=== Surface-Supplied Diving ===
+Surface-supplied diving involves a diver being connected to the surface by a hose that supplies breathing gas. This method is commonly used in [[commercial diving]] and [[military diving]] operations. The diver wears a helmet or full-face mask, and the gas is supplied from the surface, allowing for longer dives and greater depths.
-=== Rebreather ===
+=== Rebreathers ===
+Rebreathers are a type of underwater breathing apparatus that recycles the diver's exhaled gas. This system removes carbon dioxide and replenishes oxygen, allowing for more efficient use of the breathing gas. Rebreathers are used in both recreational and technical diving due to their ability to extend dive times and reduce gas consumption.
-A [[rebreather]] is a type of underwater breathing apparatus that recycles the user's exhaled gas. This allows for longer dives and less disturbance to marine life, as there are no bubbles produced.
+=== Atmospheric Diving Suits ===
+[[File:Newtsuit_atmospheric_diving_suit.jpg|thumb|The Newtsuit, an example of an atmospheric diving suit.]]
+Atmospheric diving suits are rigid suits that maintain surface pressure inside, allowing divers to work at great depths without being subjected to high external pressures. These suits are used in deep-sea exploration and underwater construction.
-=== Surface-supplied diving equipment ===
+== History ==
+The development of underwater breathing apparatuses dates back to ancient times, with early attempts including simple breath-holding and the use of hollow reeds. The modern era of diving began in the 19th century with the invention of the [[diving bell]] and the [[hard hat diving]] suit.
-[[Surface-supplied diving equipment]] provides the diver with air from the surface, usually through a hose. This type of equipment is often used in commercial and military diving.
+== Applications ==
+Underwater breathing apparatuses are used in a variety of fields, including:
-== Safety ==
+* [[Recreational diving]]
+* [[Scientific research]]
+* [[Underwater archaeology]]
+* [[Military operations]]
+* [[Commercial diving]]
-Safety is a major concern when using an underwater breathing apparatus. Divers must be properly trained to use the equipment and must always be aware of their surroundings. Risks include [[decompression sickness]], oxygen toxicity, and drowning.
+== Gallery ==
+<gallery>
+File:Commercial_diving_equipment_at_Eudi_Show_2006_adventurediving.it.jpg|Commercial diving equipment at Eudi Show 2006
+File:Immersion_Suite.JPG|Immersion Suite
+</gallery>
-== See also ==
+== Related Pages ==
+* [[Scuba diving]]
+* [[Diving equipment]]
+* [[Rebreather]]
+* [[Commercial diving]]
+* [[Atmospheric diving suit]]
-* [[Diving mask]]
+== References ==
-* [[Diving suit]]
+* "The History of Diving," Diving Heritage, accessed October 2023.
-* [[Diving cylinder]]
+* "Scuba Diving Explained," Divers Alert Network, accessed October 2023.
-* [[Diving regulator]]
+* "Rebreathers: A Technical Overview," Technical Diving Magazine, accessed October 2023.
-[[Category:Underwater breathing apparatus]]
-[[Category:Scuba diving equipment]]
 [[Category:Diving equipment]]
-{{Scuba-stub}}