4500m ROV
4500m ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle)
A 4500m ROV, or Remotely Operated Vehicle, is a Schmidt Ocean Institute (SOI) robotic vehicle designed for deep-sea research, specifically capable of diving to 4500 meters (14,764 feet).
Here’s a more detailed look:
ROV SuBastian:
The SOI’s 4500m ROV is known as “ROV SuBastian”.
Purpose:
It’s designed for deep-sea research, allowing scientists to explore and study the ocean floor at great depths.
Capabilities:
Depth: It can dive to a maximum depth of 4500 meters.
Sensors and Equipment: ROV SuBastian is equipped with a suite of sensors and scientific instruments, including CTD, sonar systems, cameras, and science interfaces.
Manipulator Arms: It features dexterous manipulator arms for deploying underwater technologies and collecting samples.
Sample Collection: It can conduct deployment and recovery of equipment, as well as physical sample collection and recovery.
Operations:
Pilots: The ROV is controlled by two pilots, allowing for precise navigation and manipulation in the deep sea.
Science Team: A team of scientists observes the ROV’s activities from a control room, taking notes, making decisions, and augmenting data and footage.
Example:
ROV SuBastian has been used to study the seafloor and discover new marine species.
Other 4500m ROVs:
There are other 4500m ROVs, such as the “Haima-4500” ROV developed by China.