Vehicles for Deep-Sea Research (Glubokovodnyye Apparaty Dlya Morskikh Issledovaniy),
Abstract
Research submarines may be of the following types: (a) independent, with increased displacement (of hundreds of tons) and a satisfactory navigability, high speeds, adequate habitability and survivability, but a decreased maneuverability because of the comparatively high elongation of the hull which can operate independently, reaching the submersion areas on their own power or by towing, arriving at the operational site as part of expeditions; and (b) with limited autonomy, a smaller displacement (of several tons) with small elongation of the hull, good maneuverability, and a crew of 2 or 3, but with a poor habitability and decreased navigability, speeds, range, and survivability which must be delivered to the submergence area aboard a surface research ship or a special carrier ship. The construction of independent submarines of increased displacement is more expensive than that of submarines of limited autonomy and smaller displacement; however, this is substantially offset by the fact that the surface carrier ships should be provided with equipment for servicing small submarines or be constructed along with them as their carriers. A comprehensive study of the selection of vehicle types should be made in the future by using specialists conducting scientific marine studies in all directions, including fishing and the recovery of other products of the sea, as well as all areas of oceanology, underwater archaeology, etc.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA036888
Entities
People
- M. A. Rudnitskiy
Organizations
- Office of Naval Intelligence