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| Launch
of the Hela from the deck of the R/V Connecticut during
the 2003 Submerged Cultural Resources Cruise at SBNMS |
The Hela is the largest inspection
class ROV operated by the Center. The vehicle is very adaptable
for a wide variety of research tasks due to its open frame design
and high output thrusters. The system can be operated to a depth
of 450 m and can maneuver in currents up to 100 cm/s. The vehicle
is equipped with a 3CCD digital video camera (and can support
up to 3 additional video channels), 200 watt HMI lights, sector
scanning sonar, and 35 mm camera and electronic flash. Suction
sampling and various payloads can be accommodated. Data and
telemetry are carried via RS-232/485 interface over a fiber
optic tether.
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| Hela
ROV ~ from concept to completion (3-d rendering by Craig
Bussel) |
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