optional/compulsory (depending on context), single

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Depth statement given as a real number in metres for a <waypoint>.

Normally, every <waypoint> must contain one <depth> statement. The only exception from this rule is the calculation of an ascent profile (see <calculateprofile>>) — because in this case the profile is to be calculated, i.e. time/depth values.

<waypoint>

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<waypoint>

(see also <waypoint>)

<!-- a dive depth of 18,4 metres -->
<depth>18.4</depth>