Title :
A deep ROV "DOLPHIN 3K": Design and performance analysis
Author :
Nomoto, Masao ; Hattori, Mutsuo
Author_Institution :
Japan Marine Science and Technology Center, Yokosuka, Japan
fDate :
7/1/1986 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
DOLPHIN 3K is a tethered remotely operated vehicle (ROV) system for ocean bottom surveys down to a depth of 3300 m. The system will be completed in fiscal year 1986. This paper describes the design of the system, and analyzes the maneuverability of the vehicle and the transmission performance of the optical fiber data communication system.
Keywords :
Sea floor; Underwater vehicle control; Underwater vehicles; Cable TV; Data communication; Dolphins; Marine technology; Oceans; Optical fiber cables; Optical fibers; Performance analysis; Remotely operated vehicles; Underwater cables;
Journal_Title :
Oceanic Engineering, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JOE.1986.1145188
