What is a ROV
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Remotely operated vehicles, or ROVs, play an everexpanding
role in the exploration of the deep ocean
environment. These relatively small submersibles are
able to explore remote depths without placing
humans in jeopardy. Operated from the control room
of a surface ship, the ROVs receive control signals
electronically through signal-carrying cables. Since
the ROVs do not carry a human crew, there is no
need to clutter the vehicle with life-support devices.
What's more, the submersible can remain on site for
extended lengths of time.
Procedure
Research ONE underwater vehicle from the list provided. Choose from this list of vehicles. Only one student per vehicle.
• Jason II (WHOI)
• Alvin I (WHOI)
• ABE (WHOI)
• Remus (WHOI)
• Odessey II b/c/ or d (MIT SeaGrant)
• Ventana (MBARI)
• Tiburon (MBARI)
• Millenium ROV (Oceaneering)
• Hydra Magnum (Oceaneering)
• Bluefin-21 BPAUV ((Bluefin Robotics)
• Bluefin Glider - SPRAY (Bluefin Robotics/Scripps/WHOI)
• Slocum Glider (Webb Research Corp.)
• Theseus AUV (International Submarine Engineering Ltd. (ISE))
• Dorado AUV International Submarine Engineering Ltd. (ISE)
Prepare a five minute Powerpoint presentation about one of the ROVs below. Include information about its main mission, any special design considerations (pros/cons), history, pictures, and any suggestions for making it a better vehicle. You will present your slides to the class. Male sure your presentation has a title slide, bibliography and credits slide.
You may use any of the following websites or search for your own sources.
• WHOI
• MBARI
• Webb Research Corp.
• OCEANEERING
• International Submarine Engineering Ltd. (ISE)
• MIT SeaGrant
• Bluefin Robotics