The ROV manual : a user guide to observation-class remotely operated vehicles /

Many underwater operations that were once carried out by divers can now be carried out more efficiently and with less risk with Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs). This is the first ROV how-to manual for those involved with smaller observation class ROVs used for surveying, inspection, observation an...

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Main Authors: Christ, Robert D.
Corporate Authors: Elsevier Science & Technology.
Group Author: Wernli, Robert L.
Published: Butterworth-Heinemann,
Publisher Address: Amsterdam ; Boston ; London :
Publication Dates: 2007.
Literature type: eBook
Language: English
Edition: First edition.
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Online Access: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780750681483
Summary: Many underwater operations that were once carried out by divers can now be carried out more efficiently and with less risk with Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs). This is the first ROV how-to manual for those involved with smaller observation class ROVs used for surveying, inspection, observation and research purposes. As ROV technology becomes increasingly efficient and affordable, their use is rapidly spreading throughout a myriad of industries, everything from aquaculture to port and harbour security to underwater crime scene investigation, marine salvage, deep sea archaeology and commercial diving even deep sea rescue missions are handled by ROVs. Any industry involved with underwater investigation and surveying will inevitably rely on these machines. The ROV Manual is the first user guide to provide complete training and knowledge on ROV operations for engineers, technicians or underwater recreational enthusiasts, whether working inland or offshore. *The first book to focus on observation class ROV underwater deployment and usage in real conditions for industrial, commercial, scientific and recreational tasks *A complete user guide to ROV operation with basic information on the usage of underwater robotics and navigation equipment to obtain mission results quickly and efficiently *Ideal for anyone involved with ROVs whether in research, business or leisure underwater activities, or for heavier offshore projects, complete with self-learning questions and answers.
Carrier Form: 1 online resource (xviii, 308 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 303-304) and index.
ISBN: 9780080550169
0080550169
9780750681483
0750681489
Index Number: TC1662
CLC: TP242.6-62
Contents: Chapter 1 A bit of history -- Chapter 2 ROV Design -- Chapter 3 ROV Components -- Chapter 4 Underwater Acoustics and Positioning -- Chapter 5 Sonar -- Chapter 6 Oceanography -- Chapter 7 Environment and Navigation -- Chapter 8 Homeland Security -- Chapter 9 MCM and EOD -- Chapter 10 Public Safety Diving -- Chapter 11 Commercial, Scientific and Archeological -- Chapter 12 Standard Operating Procedures -- Chapter 13 Servicing and Troubleshooting -- Chapter 14 Putting It All Together.