NASA JMI 1830.3 REV G

Abstract

PURPOSE. To define limitations which minimize the risk of decompression sickness following diving. <br>SCOPE AND APPLICABILITY. This Directive is applicable to all JSC organizational elements participating in diving or flying activities. Personnel who come within the scope of this Directive include: astronauts, test subjects and support personnel, and contractor personnel participating in diving activities under JSC cognizance. Circumstances within the scope of this Directive include: diving under JSC cognizance, flying in non-JSC (e.g., commercial) aircraft after diving under JSC cognizance, and flying in JSC aircraft after any type of diving. This directive is not intended to restrict scientific research conducted with the approval of an established human-use committee, nor does it apply to a person who is under the care of a physician for the treatment of decompression sickness.