The ROV Manual. A User Guide for Remotely Operated Vehicles

✍ Scribed by Robert D. Christ and Robert L. Wernli, Sr. (Auth.)

• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
• Year: 2014
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 676
• Edition: 2
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Written by two well-known experts in the field with input from a broad network of industry specialists, The ROV Manual, Second Edition provides a complete training and reference guide to the use of observation class ROVs for surveying, inspection, and research purposes.

This new edition has been thoroughly revised and substantially expanded, with nine new chapters, increased coverage of mid-sized ROVs, and extensive information on subsystems and enabling technologies. Useful tips are included throughout to guide users in gaining the maximum benefit from ROV technology in deep water applications. 

Intended for marine and offshore engineers and technicians using ROVs, The ROV Manual, Second Edition is also suitable for use by ROV designers and project managers in client companies making use of ROV technology.

• A complete user guide to observation class ROV (remotely operated vehicle) technology and underwater deployment for industrial, commercial, scientific, and recreational tasks.
• Substantially expanded, with nine new chapters and a new five-part structure separating information on the industry, the vehicle, payload sensors, and other aspects.
• Packed with hard-won insights and advice to help you achieve mission results quickly and efficiently.

✦ Table of Contents

Content:
Front-matter, Pages i,iii
Copyright, Page iv
Foreword, Pages xvii-xviii
Acknowledgments, Pages xix-xxiv
Introduction, Pages xxv-xxvi
Chapter 1 - The ROV Business, Pages 3-20
Chapter 2 - The Ocean Environment, Pages 21-52
Part 2. The Vehicle, Pages 53-54
Chapter 3 - Design Theory and Standards, Pages 55-92
Chapter 4 - Vehicle Control and Simulation, Pages 93-106
Chapter 5 - Vehicle Design and Stability, Pages 107-120
Chapter 6 - Thrusters, Pages 121-140
Chapter 7 - Power and Telemetry, Pages 141-161
Chapter 8 - Cables and Connectors, Pages 163-220
Chapter 9 - LARS and TMS, Pages 221-248
Chapter 10 - Video, Pages 249-283
Chapter 11 - Vehicle Sensors and Lighting, Pages 285-294
Chapter 12 - Sensor Theory, Pages 297-326
Chapter 13 - Communications, Pages 327-368
Chapter 14 - Underwater Acoustics, Pages 369-385
Chapter 15 - Sonar, Pages 387-424
Chapter 16 - Acoustic Positioning, Pages 425-451
Chapter 17 - Navigational Sensors, Pages 453-475
Chapter 18 - Ancillary Sensors, Pages 477-500
Chapter 19 - Manipulators, Pages 503-534
Chapter 20 - Tooling and Sensor Deployment, Pages 535-558
Chapter 21 - Practical Applications, Pages 561-599
Chapter 22 - It’s the Little Things That Matter, Pages 601-639
Chapter 23 - The Future of ROV Technology, Pages 641-661
Bibliography, Pages 663-666
Index, Pages 667-679

✦ Subjects

Науки о Земле;Океанология (океанография);