The courses Survey Cave Diver and Cartography Cave Diver are for advanced divers with proven experience in cave diving.
Minimum 3 full days: lectures, confined water session, 3-4 cave dives.
The students learn the techniques and materials necessary for a cave survey and data processing in order to obtain the cave topographic plan in two dimensions.
This is the first step not only for those who intend to undertake a mapping project, but also for those who are willing to carry out exploration dives.
The process is based on the use of Compass® software
It is strongly recommended the use of side-mount equipment.
Minimum 3 full days: lectures, confined water session, 3-4 cave dives.
If combined with Survey Cave Diver
is based on a minimum of 5 full days.
This course is complementary to the Survey Cave Diver; the topographic plans of the guidelines are a starting point to get detailed maps of underwater caves.
The process is based on the use of vector graphics software
The use of side-mount equipment is strongly recommended.
There is not an IANTD certification for this level of training.