Future Needs in Deep Submergence Science - Occupied and Unoccupied Vehicles in Basic Ocean Research (Paperback)

Deep-diving manned submersibles, such as Alvin, which gained worldwide fame when researchers used it to reach the wreck of the Titanic, have helped advance deep-ocean science. But many scholars in this field have noted that the number and capabilities of today's underwater vehicles no longer meet current scientific demands. At the same time, the relative value of manned and unmanned vehicles is often disputed. The report finds that new submersibles-both manned and unmanned-that are more capable than those in the current fleet are needed and would be of great value to the advancement of ocean research. Table of Contents Front Matter Executive Summary 1 Introduction 2 Understanding Deep Submergence Science 3 Overview of Existing and Planned Assets 4 Addressing the Need for Improved Deep Submergence Assets 5 Summary and Recommendations 6 References Appendix A: Committee and Staff Biographies Appendix B: Acronyms Appendix C: International Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Appendix D: Jason II and the New HOV Estimated Subsystem Weights and Costs Color Plates

General

Imprint:	National Academies Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 2004
First published:	March 2004
Authors:	National Research Council • Division on Earth and Life Studies • Ocean Studies Board • Committee on Future Needs in Deep Submergence Science
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 6mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	158
ISBN-13:	978-0-309-09114-5
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > The hydrosphere > Oceanography (seas) Books > Professional & Technical > Transport technology > Shipbuilding technology & engineering > General Promotions
LSN:	0-309-09114-4
Barcode:	9780309091145

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