29/07/2012
Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV)
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CMERI, Durgapur has developed a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), named as ROV 200 MKII. It is modularly designed open frame structures with hollow cylindrical buoyancy packages, landing pads and supporting thrusters. It is designed to operate at a depth 200 m. with unlimited operational tank. It is supported with six thrusters placed orthogonaly for ROV motion along three Cartesian axes. This system is also with a high resolution underwater camera and navigational sensor (for measurement of heading angle, X-axis tilt, Y-axis tilt and depth). ROV 200 MKII has successfully passed the requisite criteria on high static & dynamic stability high maneuverability, straight forward motion, straight reverse, left turn, right turn, center turn, having at a particular depth and facility in case of power shut down.