Deep Ocean Technology Project Development Objectives Assessment. Volume 1
Abstract
The Deep Ocean Technology (DOT) Project has as general requirements the definition, analysis, and development of the technological state-of-the art for ocean engineering in the deep ocean environment. The specific requirements for the DOT Project are that there be adequate demonstrated technology options available to support the specific operational requirements for deep ocean programs which are generated in the foreseeable future. Such options are those specific technology developments required to achieve operational systems that will fulfill the Navy's future requirements in manned and unmanned submersible work systems, seafloor construction systems, and weapons support systems. Within these bounds the question naturally arises--what options are the most suitable and how should their development be undertaken. After four years of development effort in implementation of the original project objectives, and in view of past and current funding limitations, it appeared necessary to reassess the DOT project development programs to ensure that the most cost-effective approaches were being taken. Another hard look at technology state-of-the-art and the cost and time requirements to advance the state-of-the-art was therefore required.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 27, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0907528
Entities
People
- Benjamin F. Witt
- William J. Greenert