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BAYLAB
Upon entry, a diver is in the "wet well", where all gear is removed and stored, washes down with soap and fresh water, which consists of a couple of 2 Liter soda bottles per diver. Then steps over a baffle wall into the toilet area to dry off good before entering the living quarters to dress in dry clothing and prepare for "mission". The living quarters are designed for 2 crew members, and it is there we control oxygen and carbon dioxide levels, as well as humidity.
The only similar habitat in the United States is run by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and other agencies. Called Aquarius, it has room for six people and costs between $1.2 million and $1.5 million a year to operate, according to an Aquarius web site.
This page last updated on 05/04/04 |
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