== Baltic Deco Planner Frequently Asked Question ==

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=== I'd like to report a problem, how and where ? ===

You're welcome to [/newticket file a ticket] (you can now do this with registering first), post in the [forum:2 Q&A forum] (registered users) or via [mailto:eskil-at-eskil-dot-org email]. If the report is related to a generated dive plan, please be sure to include the plan parameters and if possible, the plan itself. You can use the apps email feature to email the plan to yourself.

=== I'd like to suggest a feature/enhancement, how and where ? ===

Please post these in the [forum:2 REEFS] forum first. This will give me some time to think about it and let other people chime in. If the feature isn't already on the roadmap, a ticket can be filed to keep it on the map.

=== I have some concerns... ===

Again, feel free to reach out directly to [mailto:eskil-at-eskil-dot-org me] or post about them in the [forum:2 Q&A forum].

=== What tables/algorithm does Baltic use ? ===

Baltic implements VPM/B and ZHL16B with Gradient Factors, it is not based on table look-ups.

=== What ZHL16 values are used ? ===
 
The halftimes used (0.9 and upwards) are ;
   * N,,2,,: 4, 8, 12.5, 18.5, 27, 38.3, 54.3, 77, 109, 146, 187, 239, 305, 390, 498, 635
   * He: 1.88, 3.02, 4.72, 6.99, 10.21, 14.48, 20.53, 29.11, 41.20, 55.19, 70.69, 90.34, 115.29, 147.42, 188.24, 240.03

For ZHL16, the a and b coeffecients are the B values.

=== Where did the algorithm implementations come from ? ===

Both were implemented for another project in 2007 and 2008 respectively. The ZHL16 implementation is based on available litterature, such as Dr. Bühlmann's ''Tauchmedizin'', and Dr. Wienke's "Technical Diving in Depth".

The VPM/B implementation is a reimplementation of Erik C. Baker's reference fortran implementation.