Title :
2000m Deep Submergence Research Vehicle "SHINKAI 2000"
Author_Institution :
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Kobe Shipyard and Engine Works
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;
Conference_Titel :
OCEANS 82
Conference_Location :
Washington, DC, USA
DOI :
10.1109/OCEANS.1982.1151715
