• DocumentCode
    2820676
  • Title

    2000m Deep Submergence Research Vehicle "SHINKAI 2000"

  • Author

    Endo, Miyuki

  • Author_Institution
    Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Kobe Shipyard and Engine Works
  • fYear
    1982
  • fDate
    20-22 Sept. 1982
  • Firstpage
    41
  • Lastpage
    49
  • Abstract
    "SHINKAI 2000" with a weight of 23 tons and a length of 9.3 m, is a manned deep submergence research vehicle (the Vehicle) having a maximum operating depth of 2000 meters. The Vehicle is designed so functional and compact as to maintain high maneuverability and to make oceanographic research activities successful. After sea-trials "SHINKAI 2000" was delivered to Japan Marine Science and Technology Center. This paper presents main features and test results.
  • Keywords
    Batteries; Cameras; Electronic ballasts; Inspection; Land vehicles; Marine technology; Marine vehicles; Sonar; Tensile stress; Testing;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    OCEANS 82
  • Conference_Location
    Washington, DC, USA
  • Type

    conf

  • DOI
    10.1109/OCEANS.1982.1151715
  • Filename
    1151715
    • Link To Document
    https://search.isc.ac/dl/search/defaultta.aspx?DTC=49&DC=2820676