Sukelluslaitteiston

Sukelluslaitteisto refers to the equipment used for underwater activities, primarily diving. This encompasses a range of essential gear that allows individuals to breathe, see, move, and remain safe beneath the surface of the water.

The most crucial component of any diving apparatus is the breathing system. This typically includes a submersible diving cylinder, also known as a scuba tank, filled with compressed air or a specialized gas mixture. Attached to the cylinder is a regulator, which reduces the high pressure of the gas to a breathable level. The regulator has an mouthpiece that the diver inhales from and often a secondary regulator for sharing air or for emergency use.

Visibility underwater is facilitated by a diving mask, which creates an air pocket in front of the eyes and allows for clear vision. A diving suit, such as a wetsuit or drysuit, provides thermal insulation to protect the diver from the cold water and can also offer some protection against abrasion.

For propulsion and maneuverability, divers wear fins on their feet, which leverage the power of the legs to move efficiently through the water. Buoyancy is managed by a buoyancy control device (BCD), a vest-like apparatus that can be inflated or deflated to control the diver's ascent, descent, and neutral buoyancy underwater.

Additional safety and monitoring equipment commonly includes a depth gauge, submersible pressure gauge (SPG) to monitor air supply, and a dive computer that tracks depth, time, and calculates decompression stops. For illumination in darker conditions or at depth, divers may use underwater lights. The specific combination and type of sukelluslaitteisto can vary depending on the type of diving, such as recreational, technical, or professional diving.