UNDERWATER ENVIRONMENT SIMULATION FEASIBILITY.
Abstract
The increasing use of small submersibles at intermediate ocean depths has shown the need for training operators to cope with new problems presented by the environment, especially those affecting navigation and reconnaissance, but no present training device has this capability. This report presents a survey and evaluation of environmental effects in these and related areas. Ambient factors having significant effects on visual, TV, photographic and acoustic capabilities are selected and discussed, as are means of simulating each significant effect. A conceptual design for a training device which simulates the submersible-environment complex, including bottom terrain, is described. Other uses for the device, such as testing new underwater manipulators and training operators for specialized missions, are proposed. Finally, a program for continued development resulting in an effective and versatile simulator is proposed. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1966
- Accession Number
- AD0812815
Entities
People
- James A. Carnell
- Joseph S. Warhurst
- Peter Schrimmer
- Richard V. Frizell
- Robert D. Saunders