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 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.
Description
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
