Arctic Underwater Operations - Medical and Operational Aspects of Diving Activities in Arctic Conditions (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1985)

Opening Speech of the ICEDIVE 84 Conference by His Royal Highness Prince Bertil of Sweden I am very pleased to be invited to open the International Conference ICEDIVE 84, dealing with medical and technical problems of diving and related underwater activities in arctic conditions. Until recent times, the arctic was considered astrange and remote area of minor importance. However, in a world with diminishing natural resources, arctic areas have become a region of global importance because of their enormous resources and strategie position. Certain experts believe that more than 50% of oil reserves are "sleeping" in these northern areas which are cold, harsh and hostile to man. Operations in arctic areas are extremely difficult, expensive, and demand high levels of technical, scientific and physiological achievement. One should recall for example, that Alaskan oil investment onIy became economically viable after the 1973-1974 price explosion. Recent political/military troubles in the Gulf have increased interest in the development of polar resources. This conference is unique as it is the first time that medical and technical specialists interested in the problem of diving in arctic conditions have met in an international forum. Development of the arctic resources is a matter of international urgency, and it pleases me that scientists from the USA, Canada, the USSR, Australia and Europe have gathered here in Stockholm to present their experience and to discuss problems in this field.

General

Imprint:	Springer
Country of origin:	Netherlands
Release date:	July 2012
First published:	1985
Editors:	Louis Rey
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	356
Edition:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1985
ISBN-13:	978-9401196574
Categories:	Books > Professional & Technical > Technology: general issues > Engineering: general Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > The hydrosphere > Oceanography (seas)
LSN:	9401196575
Barcode:	9789401196574

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