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I ran some calculations on the Drag force (lbs) which would be generated by a diver in the water as a function of the current. These are ROUGH numbers. I am also assuming this test subject has perfect trim and is not moving. The test subject was 220 lbs and 76 inches tall. I ran 4 configurations. I used PST 104 tanks and a 6 in EE light Streamlined means Basic DIR setup with canister light and legs straight. Bent Knee means Basic DIR setup with canister light and legs bent. Current Velocity (knots) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Streamlined -single 9 36 82 146 227 327 446 Bent Knee - single 16 67 151 269 420 605 823 Streamlined -Double Tank 10 42 94 168 262 377 513 Bent Knee --Double Tank 18 73 164 291 455 655 891 These are ROUGH numbers. These are ROUGH numbers. These are ROUGH numbers. But they are good illustrations and talking points. tom -- Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@aquanaut.com'. Send subscribe/unsubscribe requests to `techdiver-request@aquanaut.com'.
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