A FUNCTIONAL DESIGN OF AN INGRESS-EGRESS SYSTEM FOR AN OCEAN BOTTOM STATION
Abstract
The design provides means to resupply a Manned Underwater Station on the ocean bottom. Environmental and logistics constraints are defined and alternatives to the baseline system are suggested. An outline specification for equipment is included. The baseline system utilizes a Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle (DSRV) suitably modified for Station resupply. The operation is thus performed only once in 30 days for a 5 man Station. If, when the Station is actually deployed, a DSRV is not available, other methods utilizing diving bell type structures may be employed. Of the three candidate site areas examined, San Clemente, Hawaii and Kauai Islands, Hawaii is most advantageous based on environmental and bathymetric considerations. Under the constraints of the study a single 9-foot diameter sphere has been chosen for an access chamber. Other configurations have advantages, especially that of utilizing the upper portion of the reactor cylinder for main access.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1968
- Accession Number
- AD0841554
Entities
People
- Ranford M. Sapp
Organizations
- Westinghouse Electric Corporation