DocumentCode
3304089
Title
Mini-probes: a new dimension in offshore in situ testing
Author
Young, Alan C. ; Babb, Lowell V. ; Boggess, Ronald L.
Author_Institution
Fugro-McClelland Inc., Houston, TX, USA
fYear
1988
fDate
31 Oct-2 Nov 1988
Firstpage
423
Abstract
Recent development of a series of miniature probes for acquiring geoscience data is described. Because of the small probe size, pushing mechanisms are also scaled down (1000 kg, typically). Handling equipment onboard oceanographic research vessels is suitable for deployment of the self-contained miniprobe systems. Installation of the systems on remotely-operated-vehicles also appears feasible. Penetrations to 12.2 m have been achieved
Keywords
geophysical equipment; oceanographic equipment; sediments; ROV; core penetrator; marine sediment; miniature probes; miniprobe; oceanographic research; remotely-operated-vehicles; seafloor geology; submarine; underwater vehicle; Drilling; Geology; Geoscience; Oceanographic techniques; Performance evaluation; Probes; Sampling methods; Sea floor; Sediments; System testing; Testing;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
OCEANS '88. A Partnership of Marine Interests. Proceedings
Conference_Location
Baltimore, MD
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/OCEANS.1988.23538
Filename
23538
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