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Outline
Although having eight sides in all, this pool is predominantly square-shaped and divided into two depth levels (1.3 m and 3 m). Several observation windows surround at a depth of 3 meters area. Provided with facilities for heating water, the pool can be used year-round.
<Specifications>
| Item | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Size | 21mL × 21mW × 1.5～3.3mD |
| Material | ferro-concrete (watertight) |
| Obserbation windows | 0.4m × .6m (3windows) 0.6m × 0.8m (2windows) 0.8m × 1.0m (1window) |
| Heating capacity | Water may be heated up to30°C (there is no cooling system) |
Research fields
- 1)
- Diver training
- 2)
- Development and performance tests involving diving apparatus and underwater devices
