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Launch of the Kraken from the R/V
Connecticut before receiving it's new colors
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The Kraken,
named after the mythical sea monster, is a MaxROV MK-I light-work
class ROV, from Deep Sea Systems International. The vehicle
was custom built to our specifications with an open frame design
to support all existing sampling systems and allow us to expand
the sampling capabilities even further. For example, we now
have the capability to collect multiple suction samples, three
4"x4" box cores, simultaneous video signals from multiple
cameras (3 CCD, telephoto, wide angle, low light, digital still),
and operate a sector scanning sonar. The large payload capacity
of this vehicle permits multiple types of sampling on a single
dive. The depth limit for the vehicle is currently restricted,
due to tether length, to 1000 m. This vehicle can maneuver in
currents up to 100 cm s-1. The Kraken was converted to a fiber
optic system in 2002 to increase data bandwidth and allow further
sampling systems operation.
· Working Depth = 3300 ft.
· Payload = maximum = 50 lbs.
· Manipulator = six function arm
· Detailed specifications & platform requirements
(Cruise
Planning Manual)
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