The Triton XL ROV
The Triton XL-11 ROV being launched over the wreck of the tanker
Virginia.
Sonsub’s Triton XL ROV is one of the
new generation of remotely-operated vehicles designed for work in the deep
ocean. The Triton is about the size of an small automobile, being 10 feet
(3.1m) long, 6 feet (1.5m) wide, and 5 feet (1.8m) tall. It is designed to
operate at depths of up to 8,200 feet (2,500m), depending on the specific
equipment installed on board.
The Triton is designed to perform a
wide variety of tasks in the deep sea, including survey work and light
construction. The Triton is maneuvered in three dimensions (forward/back,
side-to-side and up/down) by six thrusters, which can move the ROV at up to
three knots horizontally. The ROV is equipped with high-resolution cameras
for still images and video, and can be equipped with manipulators or a
variety of other tools used in pipeline or surveying work. The Triton is
connected to its tether management system (TMS) by a kevlar-reinforced
fiber-optic cable up to 600 feet (185m) long. |
