Development and testing of a heavy-duty work ROV for 10000 foot service

Author

Higgins, Michael ; Lawson, Bill ; Field, Bill

Author_Institution

Eastport Int. Inc., Upper Marlboro, MD, USA

fYear

1988

fDate

31 Oct-2 Nov 1988

Abstract

Summary form only given. The depth capability of the entire Gemini ROV (remotely operated vehicle) system has been upgraded for 10000 feet, bringing the Gemini into the vanguard of deep-ocean commercial ROV systems. The Gemini development used advanced submersible-technology designs, including a fiber-optic umbilical cable, dual spatially correspondent heave-duty manipulators, and an air-transportable aluminium handling system. The authors describe the engineering development and systems integration. Specific areas of discussion include telemetry system design and integration for this great depth, cable design, power system engineering, vehicle sensor and manipulators/tools specification and integration, and handling system design. Sea testing is also addressed, with a focus on operational problems and solutions when working in 10000-ft depths

Keywords

detectors; fibre optics; marine systems; oceanographic equipment; telemetering systems; 10000 feet; Al handling system; Gemini; cable design; deep-ocean commercial ROV systems; engineering development; fiber-optic umbilical cable; heave-duty manipulators; power system engineering; remotely operated vehicle; sea testing; sensor; systems integration; telemetry system; Aluminum; Automotive engineering; Foot; Optical fiber cables; Optical fiber sensors; Power engineering and energy; Remotely operated vehicles; Systems engineering and theory; Testing; Umbilical cable;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

OCEANS '88. A Partnership of Marine Interests. Proceedings

Conference_Location

Baltimore, MD

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/OCEANS.1988.23802

Filename

23802