DocumentCode
2931944
Title
An advanced submersible handling system
Author
Clark, Andrew M. ; McCallum, Robert
Author_Institution
Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, Fort Pierce, FL, USA
fYear
1985
fDate
12-14 Nov. 1985
Firstpage
985
Lastpage
989
Abstract
An overview of shipboard submersible handling systems, representing current practice is presented. The simple A-Frame, articulated and pedestal-type cranes, and moon pool systems are evaluated, with attention given to the weather/operations corridor provided by each system. Described is a system particularly suited to research vessels. The system, a hybridized A-Frame, incorporates technology which has proven highly successful in hostile North Sea operations. It comprises a motion compensating lift winch, hydraulically controlled pendulation, and is of light weight, aluminum construction. Further discussion is devoted to emerging technology, and a forecase of future systems.
Keywords
Control systems; Costs; Cranes; Employment; Gears; Moon; Resonance; Size control; Underwater vehicles; Winches;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
OCEANS '85 - Ocean Engineering and the Environment
Conference_Location
San Diego, CA, USA
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/OCEANS.1985.1160223
Filename
1160223
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