Manned Submersibles

Abstract

Table 4.1. Applications of manned submersibles. Naval and corporaIe offshore applicalions • Inspections of pipelines and communications cables • Precision sea floor mapping for cable and hydrographic surveys • Logistical support for cable, pipeline, and submerged structure installations • Survey of well and dumping sites for environmentally critical wastes • Preparation and performance of salvage operations • Covert harbor, coastline, and offshore structure monitoring and security • Documentary and motion picture filming • New system testing before the installation on military vessels • Naval sonar practices and ASW exercises Research and educalional applicalions • Marine biology • Marine archeology • Ecosystem monitoring • Sub-sea technologies • Marine habitat studies • Migration studies Table 4.2. Mir technical summary.