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The Impact of Atmospheric Diving Suits on Underwater Operations
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Mazyar Jahanbakhsh *   , Ali Mohammadi , Abbas Khazaei |
| Department of Science and Technology Studies, Command and Staff University of AJA, Tehran, Iran , m.jahanbakhsh@casu.ac.ir |
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Abstract: (101 Views) |
Background and Aim: Given the critical importance of advanced equipment in diving operations, particularly in complex and deep environments, this study examines the effects of atmospheric diving suits (ADS) on improving safety and operational efficiency in underwater missions.
Methods: This applied research employed a mixed-methods (qualitative-quantitative) approach with an exploratory-descriptive design. The qualitative phase involved semi-structured interviews with 8 military and industrial diving experts, selected through purposive sampling until theoretical saturation was achieved. The quantitative phase distributed a 29-item questionnaire via complete census sampling to 40 diving supervisors and operators. Questionnaire reliability was confirmed using Cronbach's alpha. Qualitative data were analyzed through coding and content analysis, while quantitative data were examined using descriptive statistics.
Results: The study revealed that atmospheric diving suits (ADS) significantly impact underwater operations across six key dimensions: 1) technical-operational aspects (6 components, mean=4.84) emerged as the most influential factor, followed by 2) economic considerations (4 components, mean=4.82), 3) military-security applications (4 components, mean=4.67), 4) operational safety and protection (7 components, mean=4.33), 5) scientific research capabilities (5 components, mean=4.18), and 6) environmental factors (4 components, mean=4.12), demonstrating ADS technology's comprehensive potential to enhance safety, efficiency, and operational effectiveness in challenging underwater environments while offering notable economic and security benefits.
Conclusion: As an innovative technology, atmospheric diving suits play a vital role in improving underwater operation safety and performance. The systems offer significant advantages not only technically and operationally, but also economically, environmentally, and in security applications. Their deployment is particularly recommended for challenging underwater environments. |
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| Keywords: Atmospheric diving suit, Diving performance, Underwater operations |
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Type of Study: Original Article |
Subject:
Marine Medicine
Received: 2025/01/12 | Accepted: 2025/06/3 | Published: 2025/06/20
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