Many underwater operations that were once carried out by divers can now be carried out more efficiently and safely with ROVs. Their use has spread rapidly too as the technology has become more efficient and affordable, with application now commonly seen in marine research and surveying, nuclear, hydroelectric and petroleum infrastructure inspection, harbor security and military contexts, among others.
The ROV Manual is one of very few dedicated resources covering the use of ROVs, written by well-known experts in the field to provide a complete training and reference tool. The new edition of this established ROV how-to manual is intended for those involved with small observation class ROVs used for surveying, inspection and research purposes.
1. Introduction - p. XXIV 2. Part 1: Industry and Environment - p. XXVI 3. Chapter 1. The ROV Business - p. XXVI 4. Chapter 2. The Ocean Environment - p. 20 5. Part 2: The Vehicle - p. 52 6. Introduction - p. 52 7. Chapter 3. Design Theory and Standards - p. 54 8. Chapter 4. Vehicle Control and Simulation - p. 92 9. Chapter 5. Vehicle Design and Stability - p. 106 10. Chapter 6. Thrusters - p. 120 11. Chapter 7. Power and Telemetry - p. 140 12. Chapter 8. Cables and Connectors - p. 161 13. Chapter 9. LARS and TMS - p. 219 14. Chapter 10. Video - p. 248 15. Chapter 11. Vehicle Sensors and Lighting - p. 283 16. Part 3: Payload Sensors - p. 294 17. Chapter 12. Sensor Theory - p. 294 18. Chapter 13. Communications - p. 326 19. Chapter 14. Underwater Acoustics - p. 368 20. Chapter 15. Sonar - p. 385 21. Chapter 16. Acoustic Positioning - p. 424 22. Chapter 17. Navigational Sensors - p. 451 23. Chapter 18. Ancillary Sensors - p. 475 24. Part 4: Manipulators and Tooling - p. 500 25. Chapter 19. Manipulators - p. 500 26. Chapter 20. Tooling and Sensor Deployment - p. 534 27. Part 5: In the Field - p. 558 28. Chapter 21. Practical Applications - p. 558 29. Chapter 22. It’s the Little Things That Matter - p. 599 30. Chapter 23. The Future of ROV Technology - p. 639 31. Bibliography - p. 661 32. Index - p. 661
Many underwater operations that were once carried out by divers can now be carried out more efficiently and safely with ROVs. Their use has spread rapidly too as the technology has become more efficient and affordable, with application now commonly seen in marine research and surveying, nuclear, hydroelectric and petroleum infrastructure inspection, harbor security and military contexts, among others.
The ROV Manual is one of very few dedicated resources covering the use of ROVs, written by well-known experts in the field to provide a complete training and reference tool. The new edition of this established ROV how-to manual is intended for those involved with small observation class ROVs used for surveying, inspection and research purposes.
1. Introduction - p. XXIV 2. Part 1: Industry and Environment - p. XXVI 3. Chapter 1. The ROV Business - p. XXVI 4. Chapter 2. The Ocean Environment - p. 20 5. Part 2: The Vehicle - p. 52 6. Introduction - p. 52 7. Chapter 3. Design Theory and Standards - p. 54 8. Chapter 4. Vehicle Control and Simulation - p. 92 9. Chapter 5. Vehicle Design and Stability - p. 106 10. Chapter 6. Thrusters - p. 120 11. Chapter 7. Power and Telemetry - p. 140 12. Chapter 8. Cables and Connectors - p. 161 13. Chapter 9. LARS and TMS - p. 219 14. Chapter 10. Video - p. 248 15. Chapter 11. Vehicle Sensors and Lighting - p. 283 16. Part 3: Payload Sensors - p. 294 17. Chapter 12. Sensor Theory - p. 294 18. Chapter 13. Communications - p. 326 19. Chapter 14. Underwater Acoustics - p. 368 20. Chapter 15. Sonar - p. 385 21. Chapter 16. Acoustic Positioning - p. 424 22. Chapter 17. Navigational Sensors - p. 451 23. Chapter 18. Ancillary Sensors - p. 475 24. Part 4: Manipulators and Tooling - p. 500 25. Chapter 19. Manipulators - p. 500 26. Chapter 20. Tooling and Sensor Deployment - p. 534 27. Part 5: In the Field - p. 558 28. Chapter 21. Practical Applications - p. 558 29. Chapter 22. It’s the Little Things That Matter - p. 599 30. Chapter 23. The Future of ROV Technology - p. 639 31. Bibliography - p. 661 32. Index - p. 661
