A mathematical model for decompression

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1983

Department

Department of Mathematical Sciences; Department of Computer Science

Abstract

A mathematical model for decompression is presented. It includes a first-order linear differential equation, which models the diffusion of gases within the body, as well as initial conditions and a nonlinear constraint inequality which insures safety from decompression sickness. The model is solved (numerically and/or analytically) under various hypotheses, and the results are compared with the U.S. Navy Dive Table.

Publication Title

Mathematical Modelling

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