Conversion of two- man submersible for shallow depth oceanographic research: phase II-potential utilization, instrumentation study
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Authors
Fisher, Thomas Mark
Subjects
Submersible
Oceanographic research
Underwater equipment
Shallow water submersible
Submarine in oceanographic research
Oceanographic research
Underwater equipment
Shallow water submersible
Submarine in oceanographic research
Advisors
Thornton, Edward B.
Date of Issue
1971-06
Date
June 1971
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
A multi-phase project directed toward determining the suitability of a two-man, shallow depth submersible in oceanographic research is in progress at the Naval Postgraduate School. This thesis, Phase II of the project, addresses the instrumentation and potential oceanographic use of the craft. Based on previous submersible and habitat oceanographic operations, projected utilization of the craft, Sea Otter, has been specified for applications in biology, geology, acoustics, chemistry and physical oceanography. Modifications recommended to amplify Sea Otter's research potential include addition of an equipment brow and a manipulator as well as substitution of fiberglass units for the steel ballast tanks. Designs for the brow and manipulator are proposed. Equipment packages are suggested which will fulfill requirements of the stated applications. Proposed modifications and equipment meet several restrictive criteria including weight, cost, power, availability and Navy certification criteria.
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Thesis
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Oceanography
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.