The ROV Manual

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