EMPLACEMENT OF THE FIRST SUBMERSIBLE TEST UNIT ON THE SEA FLOOR ONE MILE DEEP

Abstract

The criteria for a suitable study site, the locating techniques used for establishing its accurate position, and the installation of a 3-1/2-ton Submersible Test Unit (STU) containing engineering materials specimens (metallic and nonmetallic) at the selected site are described. The behavior of plastic ropes under load and special procedures dictated by their use are discussed. The precautions taken to assure retrieval of the STU are presented in detail. The collection of environmental data is described.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0404524

Entities

Organizations

  • Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center

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Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bearing Capacity
  • Boats
  • Construction
  • Construction Materials
  • Continental Slopes
  • Deep Oceans
  • Emplacement
  • Engineering
  • Environment
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Oceans
  • Polypropylene
  • Seabed
  • Tensile Strength
  • Water

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  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Materials Science