Evolution and Applications of Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs)Unmanned underwater vehicles or UUVs are those machines that can operate underwater without a human on board. There are two different types of UUVs, those that need to be controlled by a human on board of a vessel…
The underwater exploration technology made it possible for humans to explore the undersea depths only within the past 50 years. Before this technology was invented, human kind had to rely on experienced divers, but even the most talented swimmer could only go as deep as 417 feet.
Introduction to Underwater CommunicationsThe father of underwater communication can be considered Leonardo da Vinci, who discovered the possibility of listening on a long submersed tube to detect the approach of a distant ship. But the development of underwater communication…
Challenges of Underwater Acoustic Communication Underwater acoustic communication implies sending and receiving sound messages below water. Due to various practical applications in military, commercial, recreational, educational and scientific activities…
Types and Applications of Subsea Vehicles Manned undersea vehicles The idea of subsea vehicles operated by man dates back to the 18th century, and the first submersible machine was built in 1775 by David Bushnell and his brother, Ezra and was called Turtle.
Improvements in Subsea Security TechnologyIn recent years, commercial, scientific and military activity have increased exponentially within maritime areas. The material goods involved in such kind of activity – commercial ports, scientific research devices…
Various Aspects of Subsea Oil and Gas ProductionThere are many underwater oil and gas fields all over the world and subsea oil and gas production refers to the industry that explores, drills and develops oil and gas fields in these locations.
Technology Used in Seafloor Mapping/ImagingKnowing the depth of the seafloor and locating its hazards is of the main interest to shipping. The first maps were produced to identify the near-shore hazards and only in the nineteenth century sounding…
History, Types and Applications of Remotely Operated Vehicles (for Undersea Use) These remotely operated vehicles are also known as ROVs and they are a subcategory of undersea vehicles, robots that can operate under water for diverse purposes.
The two known main types of remote sensing and data gathering are: passive remote sensing and active remote sensing. The natural radiation that is emitted or reflected by the object or surrounding area is detected by the passive sensors. The…
February 2025
