- What does it stand for?
- An ROV is a remotely operated vehicle that scientists can use to explore
- How is it different from an AUV or submersible?
- An ROV is operated/driven by a human while AUV has pre-programmed instructions.
- What major parts are there to an ROV?
- Some major parts to an ROV are the Frame, control system, tether, float block,camera
- How do they move?
- The ROV can move horizontally (right/left motions) and vertically (up/down motions) with separate control switches.
- How do they "sense" the world? Include examples
- Most ROVs have High Definition video cameras to capture footage of underwater life and helps measure depths. Some ROVs like The Hercules, has special sensors to measure pressure, water temperature, oxygen concentration, and salinity.
- How do we communicate with the ROV while it is underwater?
- While the ROV is underwater, we can control the movements using the controller. The tether provides connection between the controller and the ROV.
- What are 2 examples of ROV’s?
- Hercules and HYSUB are two examples of an ROV. (hercules on left, HYSUB on right)
- The Hercules is a product of the Institute For Exploration and the HYSUB is a product of the International Submarine Engineering company.
- The Hercules is used to study biology and geology in the deep sea, while the HYSUB is built to operate in depths of up to 6000 meters mainly used for research.
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