WKPP – Approved Gases

These gases are for use in the WKPP and are not to be confused with anything else outside of the WKPP.

They reflect MINIMUM helium requirements and MAXIMUM oxygen requirements.
See the other sections of this web site for more explanation and detail.

Bottom Gas

Depth Range MOD Decal MAX Oxygen MIN Helium
0 – 100ft 100 32% 0%
101 – 190ft 190 18% 45%
191 – 240ft 240 16% 60%
241 – 300ft 300 10% 85%
> 300ft to be assigned by Project Director      
Drysuit Inflation Gas – 100% Argon

 

Support Diver Gas

Depth Range MOD Decal MAX Oxygen MIN Helium
0 – 100ft 100 32% 0%

Deco Gas

Depth Range MOD Decal MAX Oxygen MIN Helium
130 – 190ft 190 21% 35%
80 – 120ft 120 35% 25%
30 – 70ft 70 50%  
0 – 20ft OXYGEN – 20 100%  

30ft Oxygen use permitted in habitats ONLY


Exceptions to be approved by site manager and project director.

Woodville Karst Plain Project