V-Planner is a decompression program that uses the Varying Permeability Model (VPM-B) for decompression profiles.
Bubble models and similar deep stop profiles, have become the standard for technical and deep diving, with many training agencies including bubble models into thier courses. The VPM bubble model uses math to simulate and measure micro bubble growth, and set limits accordingly. The output of a bubble model is remarkably similar to many established deep practices such as Pyle Stops, Pearl divers, Florida cave practices and others. At the recent Deep Stops Workshop, presentations from Comex and USN researchers among others, showed that the bubble model style profile is the preferred approach to decompression.
In VPM, ascent ceilings are determined on allowable gradients for bubble formation rather than M-values. These super saturation gradients are determined by tracking sets of VPM nuclei (bubble seeds) of a certain initial critical radius. These are the microscopic physical structures that stabilize free phase gas and that can grow into full fledged bubbles when the super saturation gradient is sufficient to probe the laplace condition for bubble formation.
Main Features:
-The VPM model is the most widely used bubble model by tech divers today.
-Calculates all types of Nitrox, Trimix, TriOx, HeliOx, OC, SCR, CCR, RB80, KISS and multilevel dives.
-Makes plans for Lost deco gas, Turn pressures, Range plans, RB bail outs, watches and warnings. Includes Gas Mixer, Turn pressure formula, Layouts for saving complex dive plans, Graphs, data export, etc.
-Customize your deep and extended stops, control stop times, airbreaks.
-Recommended by IANTD and used in all their latest training courses.
-Available for PC, Mac, Linux, Android, Mobile, iPod, iPhone, and the X1 dive computer.