The ROV Manual
A User Guide for Observation Class Remotely Operated Vehicles
- 1st Edition - July 9, 2007
- Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann
- Authors: Robert D Christ, Robert L. Wernli Sr
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 9 7 6 2 3 - 5
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 5 5 0 1 6 - 9
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The ROV Manual: A User Guide for Observation-Class Remotely Operated Vehicles is the first manual to provide a basic ""How To"" for using small observation-class ROVs for surveying, inspection and research procedures. It serves as a user guide that offers complete training and information about ROV operations for technicians, underwater activities enthusiasts, and engineers working offshore. The book focuses on the observation-class ROV and underwater uses for industrial, recreational, commercial, and scientific studies. It provides information about marine robotics and navigation tools used to obtain mission results and data faster and more efficiently. This manual also covers two common denominators: the technology and its application. It introduces the basic technologies needed and their relationship to specific requirements; and it helps identify the equipment essential for a cost-effective and efficient operation. This user guide can be invaluable in marine research and surveying, crime investigations, harbor security, military and coast guarding, commercial boating, diving and fishing, nuclear energy and hydroelectric inspection, and ROV courses in marine and petroleum engineering.
* The first book to focus on observation class ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) underwater deployment in real conditions for industrial, commercial, scientific and recreational tasks * A complete user guide to ROV operation with basic information on underwater robotics and navigation equipment to obtain mission results quickly and efficiently * Ideal for anyone involved with ROVs complete with self-learning questions and answers
Oceanography research & marine surveying, nuclear energy/hydroelectric inspection, dam/waterway inspection, underwater crime investigations, environmental monitoring agencies, oil & hazmat spill response, customs & border patrol, port & harbour security, commercial marine salvage, recreational boating, theme parks, commercial/recreational diving; ROV courses in marine/ocean/petroleum engineering
ForewordPrefaceAcknowledgmentsHistory and dedicationIntroduction1 A bit of history 1.1 Introduction 1.2 What is an ROV? 1.3 In the beginning 1.4 Today’s observation-class vehicles2 ROV design 2.1 Underwater vehicles to ROVs 2.2 Autonomy plus: ‘why the tether?’ 2.3 The ROV3 ROV components 3.1 Mechanical and electro/mechanical systems 3.2 Primary subsystems 3.3 Electrical considerations 3.4 Control systems4 Underwater acoustics and positioning 4.1 Underwater acoustics 4.2 Acoustic positioning5 Sonar 5.1 Sonar basics 5.2 Sonar types and interpretation 5.3 Sonar techniques6 Oceanography 6.1 Distribution of water on Earth 6.2 Properties of water 6.3 Coastal zone classifications and bottom types 6.4 Effects of wave pattern upon ROV operation7 Environment and navigation 7.1 The 3D environment 7.2 The necessity of achieving objectives through navigation 7.3 Currents and tether management8 Homeland security 8.1 Concept of operations 8.2 Tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) 8.3 Operating characteristics of ROV size categories 8.4 Port security needs 8.5 Underwater environment of ports 8.6 Navigation accessories 8.7 Techniques for accomplishing port security tasks 8.8 Development of TTPs for port security 8.9 Results of procedures testing by sizes9 Explosive ordnance disposal and mine countermeasures 9.1 Background 9.2 EOD applications 9.3 MCM today10 Public safety diving 10.1 Public safety diving defined 10.2 Mission objectives and finding items underwater with the ROV 10.3 When to use the diver/when to use the ROV 10.4 Search theory and electronic search techniques11 Commercial, scientific, and archeological 11.1 Video documentation 11.2 High current operations 11.3 Operations on or near the bottom 11.4 Enclosed structure penetrations 11.5 Aquaculture 11.6 Documentation and disposition12 Standard operating procedures 12.1 Overall operational objectives 12.2 Equipment mobilization 12.3 Operational considerations 12.4 Pre-dive operations and checks 12.5 Specific considerations for operational deployment of ROVs 12.6 Task list and guidelines 12.7 Post-dive procedures13 Servicing and troubleshooting 13.1 Maintenance 13.2 Basics of ROV troubleshooting 13.3 Tools and spares for field work 13.4 Standard preventative maintenance checklist 13.5 Operational forms14 Putting it all together 14.1 Attention to detail 14.2 Training and personnel qualifications 14.3 Equipment setup considerations 14.4 Division of responsibility 14.5 Boat handling 14.6 Marking the target(s) 14.7 Methods for navigating to the target 14.8 Sonar/ROV interactionAppendix A Test questions and answersBibliographyIndex
- Edition: 1
- Published: July 9, 2007
- Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann
- Language: English
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Robert D Christ
Robert D. “Bob” Christ is President of SeaTrepid International, a full-service subsea robotics company operating a fleet of over 35 ROVs worldwide. He began his ROV career with Oceaneering then continued on as a co-founder of VideoRay (a leading OCROV manufacturer) and has continued his career as the founder of SeaTrepid. He has dual BS degrees from Louisiana Tech University and lives in heart of the US Offshore Oil & Gas industry in Southeastern Louisiana.
Affiliations and expertise
President of SeaTrepid InternationalRW
Robert L. Wernli Sr
Robert L. Wernli Sr. is President of First Centurion Enterprises. He is an engineering consultant with 40 years experience in the field of ROVs and undersea technology. In addition to his technical publications, he is an award-winning author in fiction where he is continuing his work on a series of underwater techno-thrillers.
Affiliations and expertise
President of First Centurion EnterprisesRead The ROV Manual on ScienceDirect