Spherical-Shell Sector Windows of Acrylic Plastic with 12,000-Foot Operational Depth Capability for Submersible ALVIN.
Abstract
The purpose of the work in this report was to develop spherical-shell sector windows of acrylic plastic for the deep-diving submersible ALVIN, which has a 12,000-foot depth capability. Results show that the spherical windows can be used in ALVIN without modification of the window seat flanges.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA011175
Entities
People
- J. D. Stachiw
- R. Sletten
Organizations
- Naval Undersea Warfare Center