Engineering:Sea Trek (diving system)
| Uses | Underwater helmet diving walking tour. |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sub Sea Systems, Inc. |
| Related items | Snuba |
In 1999 Sub Sea Systems, Inc., introduced Sea Trek, a recreational underwater free-flow open-bottomed helmet diving system marketed as suitable for people with no previous diving experience.[1]
Current Sea Trek operations vary in depth from 3 to 10 meters.[1] The maximum depth is not a function of the system's ability to provide air supply (operating pressure of 80 p.s.i.), rather a function of what the manufacturers consider a safe operating depth for non-swimmers in case of emergency.[citation needed]
Air can be provided from one of three options:[2][3]
- Surface supply from an electrically driven compressor system with backup supply from high pressure cylinders via a floating manifold, through 60 ft buoyant hoses.
- Self contained high pressure cylinder carried by the diver on a stainless steel backplate (scuba system),
- The "POD" system uses two air cylinders supported by a float at the surface connected to up to two helmets by 20 ft buoyant air lines.
The surface supplied compressor air delivery is controlled by a microprocessor digital control system (A/C & D/C), providing the following primary functions:[2]
- Independent monitoring of input and output power to each compressor motor
- Automatic compressor selection and control
- Emergency tank activation
- Primary air tank pressure monitoring
- Downstream system pressure monitoring
- Low-pressure and power failure alarm (visual and audible).
Sea Trek Underwater Wheelchair
A modified wheelchair was introduced by an operator in 2015 to take guests with limited or no use of their legs on an underwater tour. Sub Sea Systems developed a custom underwater wheelchair specifically designed to be used with the Sea Trek system. This program is called Adapted Sea Trek and will be available at multiple locations worldwide.[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Staff. "Untitled FAQ list". https://www.sea-trek.com/faqs/.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Staff. "Equipment options". SeaTrek Helmet Diving. Sub Sea Systems, Inc.. http://www.sea-trek.com/equipment/seatrek-system/.
- ↑ Staff. "Untitled equipment page". https://www.sea-trek.com/equipment/.
- ↑ Staff. "Adapted SeaTrek". https://www.sea-trek.com/.
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