Formula:
To calculate Maximum Operating Depth (MOD):
MOD = ((PPO2 ÷ FO2) - 1) × 10 meters
To calculate Equivalent Air Depth (EAD):
EAD = (((1 - FO2) ÷ 0.79) × (Depth + 10)) - 10 meters
Where:
- PPO2 = Maximum Partial Pressure of Oxygen (e.g., 1.4 or 1.6 bar)
- FO2 = Fraction of Oxygen in the Nitrox mix (e.g., 0.32 for 32% Nitrox)
- Depth = Planned Dive Depth in meters
- 0.79 = Fraction of Nitrogen in air