Articles written by Michael Ross Ault
All 9 articles written by Michael Ross Ault
Judging a Diver's Certifications: Determining a scuba diver's qualifications
Category: Scuba Diving
Many times as a scuba diver you are tasked with determining if another diver is a safe diver. This article covers three key points to help you make that determination. more...
Scuba Diving: Doing It Right (DIR): An Overview of the DIR and Hogarthian Methodologies
Category: Scuba Diving
In the diving world, these new approaches are surrounded by hype. But what do they really mean? more...
How Not to Take Underwater Photos: Photography Tips for Scuba Divers
Category: Scuba Diving
A slightly sarcastic look at underwater photo dos and don'ts from familiarizing yourself with the camera, buoyancy, and natural surround to respecting fellow divers. more...
Is Nuclear Power Green?: Can we Nuke Global Warming and Greenhouse Gases?
Category: Climate Change
Green house gas emissions, fossil fuel shortages and global warming happening now, we must consider nuclear power as a viable technology for our future energy needs. more...
Cold Water Scuba Diving: Develop Dive Skills, See Clearly, Avoid Crowds and Save Money
Category: Scuba Diving
The merits of scuba diving in cold water for those not quite sure they want to take the plunge! more...
Learn Problem-Solving Skills: How to Troubleshoot Effectively
Category: Engineering (general)
Make a list, consider all changes, break issues down into what you know. Being able to deal with dilemmas effectively will help you out of sticky situations. more...
Packing for a Scuba Dive Vacation: Wetsuits, Masks, Regulators, Fins, Tanks, Snorkels and Weights
Category: Scuba Diving
What to pack for a scuba diving vacation to avoid health concerns: exposure suits, regulators and BCDs, mask and snorkel, possibly fins. more...
Optical and Quantum Computers: Developing Computer Hardware from the 1940s to the Present
Category: Computer Engineering
A potted history of compter technology from chips and memory to speed and capacity. What will the future bring given recent developments? more...
Scuba Diving Fin Styles: Full Foot, Strapped, Force, Ported Fins and More
Category: Scuba Diving
Everything you ever needed to know about scuba fins but were afraid to ask. more...
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