average depth reset and log

[Thor]

Hi

I've notice when i use the stopwatch in gauge mode, the average depth also resets.
Can this be changed?
And could the average depth be shown in the log file?
That would really help because i forget to look after the dive.

Thanks

[heinrichsweikamp]

Hello,

The average depth/stopwatch combination is intend as a helper for rational deco. Total average depth is computed from any PC program easily or could be computed in the on-board logbook, for example.

regards,
Mathias

[Frank Herbert]

heinrichsweikamp Wrote:
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> The average depth/stopwatch combination is intend
> as a helper for rational deco.

Could you explain the algorithm of "average depth"-calculation, if this is not only a simple "average", but a "helper" for deco?
(It should be very different for the result of deco-calculation, *when* I was in a specific depth. But not for a simple "average"-calculation...)

[heinrichsweikamp]

Hello,

The routine just computes the average depth for the shown (and resettable) interval. If you use this for your deco you're most likely running the OSTC in gauge mode anyway. See http://dir-diver.com/en/knowledge/average_depth.html for some examples why the average depth is resettable.

regards,
Matthias

[Frank Herbert]

I see...
A simple average-calculation, and the diver may notify some time/averagedepth-results. Thats why the reset of time and average depth.
I believe, it's not the easiest way (by using a computer)...
But (may be) I will understand this method (later).
Thanks, Matthias.

Frank.