Remote Underwater Exploration
In 2022 & 2023, KAUST scientists used ROVs to confirm data collected since 2011 proving that hydrothermal vents exist in the Red Sea!
The research used multiple research vessels and deep-ocean research equipment thanks to a collaboration with scientists at GEOMAR Helmholtz and staff from KAUST and HCMR (the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research).
Full article at: Astrobiology 11jan24
New Hampshire Public Radio did a quick interview with pile driver Justin Alves to answer the question “How Do We Build Things Underwater”.
Spoiler alert: Answer is cofferdams and ROVs!
Link to interview at: NHPR 08dec23
ROVs can quickly deploy data sensors to subsea locations for site inspections that make human divers’ work safer and more efficient. These benefits mean that ROVs are a relatively inexpensive tool for inspections in deep sea and inhospitable environments.
Full article at: Robotics Tomorrow 12jul23
Exail, RTsys and ABYSSA have created a new partnership to use schools of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) for ocean floor mapping.
Part of ongoing development involves developing a process by which a 3,000m depth-rated underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle will coordinate multiple AUVs to increase the surface of the exploration area.
Full article at: MarineTechnologyNews 01jul24
We know the phrase “Lights, Camera, Action!” but not usually below the waves. It was fun to see an underwater ROV providing two of these critical functions for a seabed floor drilling operation:
Full article at: GEOExPRO 22jun24