The ROV Manual
A User Guide for Observation Class Remotely Operated Vehicles
By- Robert Christ, Principal in SeaTrepid, a marine consulting firm, and Co-Founder and former Senior VP of VideoRay, manufacturer of small observation class ROVs, USA.
- Robert Wernli, Sr, An engineering consultant with 34 years experience in the field of ROVs and undersea technology.
- Robert Christ, Principal in SeaTrepid, a marine consulting firm, and Co-Founder and former Senior VP of VideoRay, manufacturer of small observation class ROVs, USA.
- Robert Wernli, Sr, An engineering consultant with 34 years experience in the field of ROVs and undersea technology.
Many underwater operations that were once carried out by divers can now be carried out more efficiently and with less risk with Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs). This is the first ROV how-to manual for those involved with smaller observation class ROVs used for surveying, inspection, observation and research purposes. As ROV technology becomes increasingly efficient and affordable, their use is rapidly spreading throughout a myriad of industries, everything from aquaculture to port and harbour security to underwater crime scene investigation, marine salvage, deep sea archaeology and commercial diving even deep sea rescue missions are handled by ROVs. Any industry involved with underwater investigation and surveying will inevitably rely on these machines. The ROV Manual is the first user guide to provide complete training and knowledge on ROV operations for engineers, technicians or underwater recreational enthusiasts, whether working inland or offshore.
Audience
The target audience is operational and training engineers in: aquaculture, oceanography research and marine survey organisations, nuclear energy/hydroelectric inspection, dam/waterway/port inspection, inland water inspection projects, underwater crime investigations, environmental monitoring agencies, coastal offshore inspection projects, public safety and emergency response services, search and rescue, oil and hazmat spill response teams, customs and border patrol, port and harbour security, military and coast guard, commercial marine salvage, underwater archaeology, recreational boating, cruise ships, theme parks, commercial/recreational diving & fishing and other marine recreational use; ROV courses in various marine engineering, ocean engineering and petroleum engineering departments in vocational/technical colleges, universities and military institutions, and even commercial/recreational diving courses offered
Hardbound, 320 Pages
Published: July 2007
Imprint: Butterworth Heinemann
ISBN: 978-0-7506-8148-3
Reviews
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"The ROV Manual is great! The information in The ROV Manual will allow operators to get the most out of an ROV while returning the vehicle safely to the dock. The ROV Manual is the next best thing to having an ROV expert on site. I plan to carry it along on my next undersea adventure. Good job!" -
Emory Kristof - Famed National Geographic Underwater Explorer and Photogapher
Contents
- ForewordPrefaceAcknowledgementsIntroductionHistory and DedicationChapter 1 A bit of historyChapter 2 ROV DesignChapter 3 ROV ComponentsChapter 4 Underwater Acoustics and PositioningChapter 5 SonarChapter 6 OceanographyChapter 7 Environment and NavigationChapter 8 Homeland SecurityChapter 9 MCM and EODChapter 10 Public Safety DivingChapter 11 Commercial, Scientific and ArcheologicalChapter 12 Standard Operating ProceduresChapter 13 Servicing and TroubleshootingChapter 14 Putting It All TogetherAppendix A - Test Questions and AnswersBibliographyIndex
