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This is email from Phil White. I'm posting it here (at his request)
so he isn't flooded with requests - besides I though it might be
of general interest to this list...
-Carl-
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PO Box 4243, Key West, FL. 33041 US p: 305.294.3540 f: 305.293.0729
tf:1.800.365.2655
aquaCorps
The Journal For Diving
Technology
26APR94
Dear Industry Member,
I am writing to invite you to participate in a unique event toajor inroads into
the
self-contained diving marketplace. However, there appears to be a number of
significant issues that have yet to be resolved including; market acceptance,
liability, training and safety. These issues are likely to impact all of us
involved or interested in rebreathers, and unless resolved, are likely to slow
the dissemination and acceptance of this technology in the market.
Hosted by aquaCorps Journal, the objective of this hands-on industry forum is
to
bring together manufacturers, training organizations, insurers, contractors,
potential resellers, instructors, and professional users to discuss rebreather
technology, and to hopefully resolve some of the outstanding issues and clear
up
the many myths that abound. By being pro-active, we can hopefully avoid some of
the problems that have arisen with regards to other diving technologies, and in
doing so, help establish the market for this emerging tool.
Enclosed find a preliminary agenda and reservation form. Please note that space
is limited to 100 people and we will be accepting registrations on a "FIRST
COME
FIRST SERVE" basis. If you have any questions please feel free to call me or
one
of the contact people below. I hope that you will be able to join us in what
has
all the makings of an historical event.
Sincerely,
Michael Menduno
Editor & publisher
Co-chair: Tracy Robinette, Divematics p: 714.773.5909, f: 714.773.0471
Program Coopdinators:
Chris Brown 904.877.4385 f: 904.656.1355
Phil Sharkey: 401.792.6900 internet: WHITE.SHARK@GE*.GI*.CO*
Frans Vandermolen p: 714.960.1905 f: 714.969.5588
Sales:
Jack Perry, aquaCorps p: 407.627.4526, f: 407.625.3255
UK: Julie Pounder, Mitcham Diving Services p: 44-(081) 687.1245, f:
(0934)843.603
Europe: Walter Comper 49-(6224)72191
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Key West REBREATHER Forum
"The best way to predict the future is to invent it. This is the century
to be pro-active about the future." Alan Kay, Stanford Computer Forum, 1989
What: Rebreather technology is poised to make major inroads into the self-
contained diving marketplace, and yet a number of significant issues remain
including; market acceptance, liability, training and safety. These issues
impact
all prospective vendors involved in rebreathers, and unless resolved, are
likely
to slow the dissemination and acceptance of the technology in the market.
Hosted by aquaCorps Journal, the objective of this "invitation-only" hands-on
workshop is to bring together rebreather and support vendors, training
organizations, insurers, potential resellers, instructors, and professional
user
organizations i.e. law enforcement, photography, scientific, commercial and
military, to discuss these and other relevant issues, and clear up the myths
and
misinformation that exists. By being pro-active, those involved stand to help
chart a course for the future and in doing so, help establish the market for
this
emerging technology.
Where/When: La Concha Hotel, Key West, Florida, Sun. 22 MAY through Tues., 24
MAY
94. Rebreather diving to be scheduled: Wed. 25-27 MAY 94 with Key West Diver:
305.294.7177, fax: 305.294.7612 . Table-top exhibits available to every
rebreather manufacturers.
Cost: Symposium: $175 per person. Special hotel rates @ La Concha: $85/night,
call 1.800.745.2191. Group travel discount: 1.800.334.4041.
Reservations: Call aquaCorps 1.800.365.2655/ Outside USA 305.294.3540, fax:
305.293.0729. UK: (081) 647-1245, Germany (6224)72191. Or write: aquaCorps, PO
Box 4243, Key West, FL 33041 USA.
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Symposium Schedule
Sunday 22MAY:
7-10 GET IN THE LOOP: Cocktail Party & Registration
Monday 23MAY:
8:30-9:30 DEFINING THE LOOP
Co-chaired by Michael Menduno, aquaCorps Journal, and Tracy Robinette,
Divematics, this opening session will identify key industry issues and problems
associated with bringing rebreathers to market. Note that the front two rows of
the meeting hall will be reserved for rebreather manufacturers to facilitate
participation.
9:45-11:45 THE MYSTICAL ORDER OF REBREATHERS
Designed to bring everyone into the loop, this session will clear up the many
myths and misinformation regarding rebreathers. Including a review of where the
technology has gone to where it can go, this session will answer questions,
explore some of the innovations on the horizon, and offer an agenda for the
future. Chair: Tracy Robinette, Divematics.
Monday 23MAY:
12:00-1:30 PHYSIOLOGY LUNCH
Though considerable work has been done on special mix tables, there is little
field experience in non-military circles with regard to closed & semi-closed
rebreather decompression procedures. In addition, other physiological issues,
particularly CNS oxygen toxicity, and CO2 build-up are critical issues in
rebreather diving. This luncheon session will explore what is known and review
the relevant physiological issues.
1:45-3:45 DEFINING NEW USER APPLICATIONS
This session will offer end user perspectives on semi-closed and closed circuit
technology and its potential for use in consumer applications & environments
and
review the results of the aquaCorps Rebreather Survey. This session should
generate a set of questions and issues to be addressed over the course of the
workshop.
3:45-4:00 BREAK
4:00-6:30 REBREATHER TRAINING
Closed circuit systems are not so much a breathing apparatus as they are a
complex instrument. Requirements for effective use are a bit like flying an
airplane.
Training remains one of the most significant hurdles to overcome in bringing
rebreather technology to the non-military market. This session will explore and
identify some of the possible issues and problems associated with rebreather
training and will hopefully offer some alternative approaches.
MONDAY EVENING Open Night On The Town
TUESDAY 24MAY
8:30- 10:00 TECHNOLOGY & STANDARDS
This session will review the state of rebreather electronics, discuss
technical
specifications, what is possible, and offer a basic technical standard for non-
military rebreather systems with the goal of arriving at a group consensus.
(BREATHING RESISTANCE-COMPARISONS).
10:00-10:15 BREAK
10:15-12:30 RISK MANAGEMENT
Product liability is critical to the successful implementation of rebreather
technology in the US and other non-military markets. This session will explore
the perceptions of vendors & insurers and flag issues and problems associated
with the technology.
12:30-2:30 OPEN LUNCH
2:30- 5:30 CLOSING THE LOOP
This wrap-up session will summarize the workshop findings, identify open
issues,
explore the formation of a rebreather association, and define follow-up steps
for
the community.
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PO Box 4243, Key West, FL. 33041 US p: 305.294.3540 f: 305.293.0729
tf: 1.800.365.2655
aquaCorps
The Journal For
Diving Technology
Key West REBREATHER Forum
Sunday 22MAY 24MAY 1994
Registration*
Name: ________________________________________
Company: ________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________
________________________________________
Country: ________________________________________
Phone: ________________________________________
Fax: ________________________________________
Number of people attending the Forum: _______
(Forum registration is $175 per person)
Amount enclosed: _______
Plan to participate in rebreather diving sessions: _______ (Y/N).
Preference: _______ Wed. 25MAY _______ Thurs. 26MAY _______ Fri. 27MAY
Visa/MC #: ________________________________________
Exp. Date: __________
Name on card if different than above: _______________________________
Hotel Information: Call La Concha 1.800.745.2191. Special rate @ $85 per night.
Air travel discount: 1.800.334.4041. Note that Delta and American Airlines are
the two major carriers serving Key West, FL.
Refund Policy: The Key West Rebreather Forum is an invitation-only event
limited
to 100 people on a "first come first serve" basis. Refunds will be issued only
if
cancellations are made prior to Monday 9MAY 1994.
Mail/fax with payment to: aquaCorps Journal
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