The ROV Manual
A User Guide for Observation Class Remotely Operated Vehicles
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The ROV Manual: A User Guide for Observation-Class Remotely Operated Vehicles is the first manual to provide a basic ""How To"" for using small observation-class ROVs for surveying, inspection and research procedures. It serves as a user guide that offers complete training and information about ROV operations for technicians, underwater activities enthusiasts, and engineers working offshore. The book focuses on the observation-class ROV and underwater uses for industrial, recreational, commercial, and scientific studies. It provides information about marine robotics and navigation tools used to obtain mission results and data faster and more efficiently. This manual also covers two common denominators: the technology and its application. It introduces the basic technologies needed and their relationship to specific requirements; and it helps identify the equipment essential for a cost-effective and efficient operation. This user guide can be invaluable in marine research and surveying, crime investigations, harbor security, military and coast guarding, commercial boating, diving and fishing, nuclear energy and hydroelectric inspection, and ROV courses in marine and petroleum engineering.
Key Features
* The first book to focus on observation class ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) underwater deployment in real conditions for industrial, commercial, scientific and recreational tasks
* A complete user guide to ROV operation with basic information on underwater robotics and navigation equipment to obtain mission results quickly and efficiently
* Ideal for anyone involved with ROVs complete with self-learning questions and answers
* A complete user guide to ROV operation with basic information on underwater robotics and navigation equipment to obtain mission results quickly and efficiently
* Ideal for anyone involved with ROVs complete with self-learning questions and answers
Readership
Marine research & surveying; nuclear energy/hydroelectric inspection; crime investigations; environmental monitoring agencies; harbour security; military & coast guard; commercial/recreational boating, diving & fishing; ROV courses in marine/petroleum engineering
Table of Contents
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
History and dedication
Introduction
1 A bit of history
1.1 Introduction
1.2 What is an ROV?
1.3 In the beginning
1.4 Today’s observation-class vehicles
2 ROV design
2.1 Underwater vehicles to ROVs
2.2 Autonomy plus: ‘why the tether?’
2.3 The ROV
3 ROV components
3.1 Mechanical and electro/mechanical systems
3.2 Primary subsystems
3.3 Electrical considerations
3.4 Control systems
4 Underwater acoustics and positioning
4.1 Underwater acoustics
4.2 Acoustic positioning
5 Sonar
5.1 Sonar basics
5.2 Sonar types and interpretation
5.3 Sonar techniques
6 Oceanography
6.1 Distribution of water on Earth
6.2 Properties of water
6.3 Coastal zone classifications and bottom types
6.4 Effects of wave pattern upon ROV operation
7 Environment and navigation
7.1 The 3D environment
7.2 The necessity of achieving objectives through navigation
7.3 Currents and tether management
8 Homeland security
8.1 Concept of operations
8.2 Tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
8.3 Operating characteristics of ROV size categories
8.4 Port security needs
8.5 Underwater environment of ports
8.6 Navigation accessories
8.7 Techniques for accomplishing port security tasks
8.8 Development of TTPs for port security
8.9 Results of procedures testing by sizes
9 Explosive ordnance disposal and mine countermeasures
9.1 Background
9.2 EOD applications
9.3 MCM today
10 Public safety diving
10.1 Public safety diving defined
10.2 Mission objectives and finding items underwater with the ROV
10.3 When to use the diver/when to use the ROV
10.4 Search theory and electronic search techniques
11 Commercial, scientific, and archeological
11.1 Video documentation
11.2 High current operations
11.3 Operations on or near the bottom
11.4 Enclosed structure penetrations
11.5 Aquaculture
11.6 Documentation and disposition
12 Standard operating procedures
12.1 Overall operational objectives
12.2 Equipment mobilization
12.3 Operational considerations
12.4 Pre-dive operations and checks
12.5 Specific considerations for operational deployment of ROVs
12.6 Task list and guidelines
12.7 Post-dive procedures
13 Servicing and troubleshooting
13.1 Maintenance
13.2 Basics of ROV troubleshooting
13.3 Tools and spares for field work
13.4 Standard preventative maintenance checklist
13.5 Operational forms
14 Putting it all together
14.1 Attention to detail
14.2 Training and personnel qualifications
14.3 Equipment setup considerations
14.4 Division of responsibility
14.5 Boat handling
14.6 Marking the target(s)
14.7 Methods for navigating to the target
14.8 Sonar/ROV interaction
Appendix A Test questions and answers
Bibliography
Index
Product details
- No. of pages: 328
- Language: English
- Copyright: © Butterworth-Heinemann 2007
- Published: July 9, 2007
- Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann
- eBook ISBN: 9780080550169
About the Authors
Robert Christ
Robert D. “Bob” Christ is President of SeaTrepid International, a full-service subsea robotics company operating a fleet of over 35 ROVs worldwide. He began his ROV career with Oceaneering then continued on as a co-founder of VideoRay (a leading OCROV manufacturer) and has continued his career as the founder of SeaTrepid. He has dual BS degrees from Louisiana Tech University and lives in heart of the US Offshore Oil & Gas industry in Southeastern Louisiana.
Affiliations and Expertise
President of SeaTrepid International
Robert Wernli, Sr.
Robert L. Wernli Sr. is President of First Centurion Enterprises. He is an engineering consultant with 40 years experience in the field of ROVs and undersea technology. In addition to his technical publications, he is an award-winning author in fiction where he is continuing his work on a series of underwater techno-thrillers.
Affiliations and Expertise
President of First Centurion Enterprises
Robert Christ
Robert D. “Bob” Christ is President of SeaTrepid International, a full-service subsea robotics company operating a fleet of over 35 ROVs worldwide. He began his ROV career with Oceaneering then continued on as a co-founder of VideoRay (a leading OCROV manufacturer) and has continued his career as the founder of SeaTrepid. He has dual BS degrees from Louisiana Tech University and lives in heart of the US Offshore Oil & Gas industry in Southeastern Louisiana.
Affiliations and Expertise
President of SeaTrepid International