How deep sea divers use math /
by Sheri L. Arroyo ; math curriculum consultant, Rhea A. Stewart.
- New York : Chelsea Clubhouse, c2010.
- 32 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
- Math in the real world .
- Math in the real world. .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.
What is deep sea diving? -- Scuba diving in the sunlit zone -- How far can I see? -- Diving in the deep -- The pressure is on! -- How deep is the ocean? -- How much air will I need? -- Underwater geologists -- Exploring shipwrecks -- Marine biology -- Diving for the navy -- Antarctic research -- If you want to be a deep sea diver.
Looks at some of the many ways in which deep sea divers use math on a daily basis to determine how long they can stay in cold water, determine how much air is left in an oxygen tank, and more.