noun
underwater scooter dive; diver propulsion vehicle dive
A dive using an underwater scooter (DPV). Technical term used in diving contexts.
水中スクーターダイブの講習を受けた。
I took a course on underwater scooter diving.
このポイントは水中スクーターダイブに最適だ。
This spot is ideal for a diver propulsion vehicle dive.
Refers to the underwater scooter itself, while 水中スクーターダイブ is the activity of diving with one.
Compound of 水中 (underwater) + スクーター (scooter) + ダイブ (dive). A modern loanword-based term.