Sumbersibles
Published on Nov 25, 2015
By: Destiny Woosley
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
HOW IT'S USED
- Small vehicle that travels underwater to measure ocean depth
- Designed for research or exploration
Photo by blmiers2
DIFFERS FROM ROV'S & SATELLITES
- Submersibles differ from ROV's and satellites because they explore depth
- Remote Operated Vehicles use remote controls to steer and collect samples
- Satellites produce ocean images
Photo by timsackton
HOW THEY'RE USED OUTSIDE OF SCIENCE
- Used to make documentaries
- Used to find shipwrecks
- Used for general exploration
Photo by Pandora's Perspective
TWO EXAMPLES; DATA THEY COLLECT
- Mir I & Mir II
- Both are three-person submersibles
- Maximum ocean depth of 6,000m (20,000ft)
- Gives capability to reach approx. 98% of the ocean floor
Photo by Claudio.Ar
