Future needs in deep submergence science : occupied and unoccupied vehicles in basic ocean research / Committee on Future Needs in Deep Submergence Science, Ocean Studies Board, Division on Earth and Life Studies, National Research Council of the National Academies.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

National Research Council (U.S.) Committee on Future Needs in Deep Submergence Science., Corporate Author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Underwater exploration--United States.

Underwater exploration.

Oceanographic submersibles--United States.

Oceanographic submersibles.

Remote submersibles--United States.

Remote submersibles.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (158 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, c2004.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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.

Contents:

FrontMatter

Acknowledgments

Preface

Contents

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

References

Appendixes

Appendix A Committee and Staff Biographies

Appendix B Acronyms

Appendix C International Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Listing

Appendix D Jason II and the New HOV Estimted Subsystem Weights and Costs

Plates.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

ISBN:

9786610176625

9781280176623

1280176628

9780309529174

0309529174

OCLC:

559692518