(DoD, NATO) A chamber used to induce an increase in ambient pressure as would occur in descending below sea level, in a water or air environment. It is the only type of chamber suitable for use in the treatment of decompression sickness in flying or diving. Also called compression chamber; diving chamber; recompression chamber.
Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. 31 January 2011.
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