| Description |
Built specifically for deep-sea research and exploration, ROV Odysseus is capable of diving to depths of 6,000 meters (over 20,000 feet). ROV Odysseus remains connected to its host ship by an umbilical that contains the ROV power conductors and fiber optic cables, which send back real-time video and other sensor data to the ship.
ROV Odysseus is fitted with a myriad of tools such as sonars, altimeters, and depth sensors. Also equipped with various environmental sensors.
The Odysseus ROV system can also collect scientific samples such as sediment cores, coral specimens, and other samples such as sponges and rocks. Odysseus was equipped with a seven-function manipulator arm.
The ROV is able to sample biological specimens and keep them alive because it has an insulated biobox that holds seawater from the depth at which the animal lives.
ROV Odysseus is also fitted with powerful lights (5,000 lumen) and a high-definition camera. High-definition video is streamed back to the ship in real time and overlaid with navigational data from both the ship and the ROV. |
