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CLOCHE PLONGEUR [1 record]

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Record 1 2008-03-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Underwater Navigation Equipment
  • Diving (Naval Forces)
  • Underwater Diving (Sports)
DEF

A strong heavy vessel, originally bell-shaped, with the bottom open, in which persons may descend into deep water, respiration being sustained by the compressed air at the top, or by fresh air supplied by a forcing pump from above.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils de navigation sous-marine
  • Plongée (Forces navales)
  • Plongée sous-marine (Sports)
DEF

Enceinte en forme de cloche ouverte à la base, alimentée en air comprimé et descendue sur le fond pour permettre aux hommes qu'elle abrite de travailler librement sans équipement de plongée.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Equipo de navegación submarina
  • Buceo (Fuerzas navales)
  • Buceo (Deportes)
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