Titlebook: Arctic Underwater Operations; Medical and Operatio Louis Rey Book 1985 Louis Rey 1985 Navigation.design.development.environment.management.

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Opening Address: Human Life in the ArcticMan’s involvement in the Arctic goes back almost to the beginning of civilization and, since time immemorial, the forbidden boreal horizons have lured adventurers to the challenging circumpolar regions.

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Diving Response of Mammals and BirdsAn evaluation is made of how much of the bradycardia produced in force-dived seals and ducks can be accounted for by stress and fear. The concept of “diving” bradycardia as part of a natural defence mechanism against asphyxia is defended.

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Arctic DivingAn account is given of the author’s experiences in commercial diving operations in the Canadian Arctic. Problems of equipment are highlighted, and some innovative devices described.

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Deep-diving in Canadian WatersThe Western Region diving program is summarized and training and organizational strategies used to prepare divers for hostile environments are reviewed. Examples are given of the needs and problems associated with Arctic research operations.

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Diver TrainingThe history of diving in Iceland is reviewed briefly. The author’s involvement in teaching and training divers is described, together with information on the problems and dangers of working in cold waters.