Author(s)

T. Graczyk

Abstract

The paper deals with a classification of underwater remotely operated vehicles Several Polish designs and really working vehicle systems are described Fields of vehicles application are presented as well. 1 Introduction Research and underwater operations are one of the fields of human activities which widen possibilities to gam natural resources of all kinds. The last 20 years of the offshore industry history shows the vast development of technical facilities for the penetration of the abyss, and among those manned as well as unmanned underwater vehicles play a key role. The paper outlines the fields of interest of two Polish research centers i.e. Technical University of Gdansk and Technical University of Szczecin, and their output. 2 Classification of vehicles used in underwater reseach and typical configuration

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