DOE Introduces Phantom X8 ROV
US-based Deep Ocean Engineering (DOE) has unveiled a new electric, light work-class remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV), the Phantom X8, designed for deep sea exploration and light intervention work.The vehicle is the largest and most heavy-duty ROV manufactured by DOE and packs a robust design for deep sea maneuverability and power. Configured with six vectored horizontal and two vertical 2.2 kW Tecnadyne brushless thrusters, the Phantom X8 has complete control and authority in any given direction, even in the toughest currents.For clarity underwater, the Phantom X8 boasts high definition
Dynautics Launches the Phantom AUV
UK based marine technology company Dynautics has unveiled a new modular and scalable autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) called the Dynautics Phantom.The first iteration of the product, which has been sea trialed and shipped to customers, will be shown at the Ocean Business Technology exhibition in Southampton, UK.The vehicle design can be adapted to carry a range of payloads and scalable to ensure it can be adapted to suit the end users’ mission, explained Dr. Henry Robinson, Dynautics CEO."We have developed a simple and efficient design on a fast turnaround basis, the sea trials have been
ROV Used for Cherry Lake Dam Inspection
A Phantom T4H remotely operated vehicle (ROV), designed and built by Deep Ocean Engineering, Inc., has completed an inspection of the intake riser at Cherry Lake Dam near Yosemite in California. The dam, built in 1956, has provided water and power to the San Francisco Bay Area, Modesto and Turlock districts for over 60 years, and the structure has not been seen since its construction. The Phantom T4H ROV documented the state of the dam’s water intake riser and the position of the gates at a depth of 258 feet (78.6m), about a quarter of the ROV’s rated capability. The
Deep Ocean Engineering Debuts the Phantom L6 ROV
San Jose, Calif. based Deep Ocean Engineering, Inc. has introduced its newest addition to the Phantom series of inspection-class remotely operated vehicles (ROV), the Phantom L6. “The PhantomL6 is our latest entry into the 500m inspection class ROV arena. It comes equipped with active roll stabilization and heading gyro stabilization, allowing the pilot to control with precision, while minimizing exhausting, repetitive movement. As with other Phantom series ROVs, we offer an open-frame architecture for easier mechanical integration, and dedicated expansion bulkhead connectors are provided as
Deep Ocean Engineering Introduces Digital Control Console
Deep Ocean Engineering has introduced its new digital control system, the Phantom Digital Control Console (Model# NIS-300), compatible with new and existing Phantom Firefly and P-150 Systems. The new design of this digital control console has fewer connectors and reduced weight. The unit contains real-time diagnostics and can be monitored, serviced and upgraded remotely, resulting in a lower cost of ownership. Other features include a digital pilot box, an integrated DVR with audio annotation, an optional USB gamepad control support, a text and graphic video overlay and a universal power supply (90
ROV Tech File: Meet the Phantom T5 Defender
Homeland security, law enforcement, military and search and rescue organizations in every region of the United States recently attended demonstrations of the Deep Ocean Engineering Phantom T5 Defender underwater drone in various locations around the country. This specially-equipped remotely operated vehicle (ROV) was developed in collaboration with Greensea Systems, Tecnadyne, Tritech and Nortek, specifically to provide security organizations with a new technology solution that enhances their ability to accomplish their missions, while at the same time, minimizing risk to personnel. Th
MTR100: Deep Ocean Engineering
as a platform, and equips them with best in class components from a variety of manufacturers of third party software, video, sonar and manipulators. Deep Ocean Engineering specializes in engineering and designing inspection class underwater and surface drones, including its full line of Phantom remotely operated vehicles (ROV) and unmanned surface vehicles (USV). Recently, Deep Ocean Engineering introduced the Phantom T5 Defender, an ROV equipped with an Explosive Ordinance Disposal device that can disable an EOD by firing a shotgun blast of a high-powered water projectile at
Boeing’s Mega UUV Uses Corvus Lithium Ion ESS
Boeing recently announced the addition of Echo Voyager to its fleet of unmanned undersea vehicles (UUVs) developed by their research and development division, Phantom Works. Echo Voyager is the largest of the innovative UUV family, joining the Echo Seeker and Echo Ranger. Echo Voyager is capable of operating autonomously at sea for months at a time due to its hybrid rechargeable power system supported by a lithium-ion energy storage solution from Corvus Energy. Unlike typical UUVs such as the 18-foot Echo Ranger and 32-foot Echo Seeker, which can stay at sea for only a few days before being re-charge
Echo Voyager: New Frontiers in Unmanned Technology
test shapes to support Navy Submarine hull design. Later in the 1990s, we started developing advanced autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) that can go out on their own from several hours up to a couple of days at a time,” said Lance Towers, Director of Sea & Land research division, Boeing Phantom Works. In 2001, Boeing’s Echo Ranger UUV was built and contracted for ocean surveys and payload experimentation. The Echo Ranger is 18-feet in length and can operate at 10,000-feet depth. It was used in the Gulf of Mexico in concert with oil and gas companies for hydrographic surveys
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