- D I V E R - P R O P U L S I O N - V E H I C L E - DPV1 -
An autonomous diver operated vehicle for underwater
swimming. Because of self contained power pack and powerful
propeller it is a very effective device for improving efficiency
of underwater search operations. Underwater propulsion unit
decreases diver breathing air consumption and thus his tirement.
The effectiveness of search operations is approximately
4-times greater comparing covered area or distance in the
same time. Growing of small/ low cost ROV's and their applications
could pose that applications of that kind of vehicles are
not very attractive. However, low cost of DPV and associated
support equipment is very attractive for sport and some
kinds of commercial diving. DPV three dimensional manuevrability
is very good and directional stability is excellent because
DPV could be used in any position.
DPV operation and maintenance is easy and troublefree. Lead-acid
gel batteries do not require any serving during 5 year period.
Charging batteries is possible using supplied power pack
(or any other similar type) without disassembly of the vehicle.
The battery condition is monitored using special electronic
circuit and presented by 3 LED display. A hand operated
switch puts on power when pressed only, thus preventing
uncontrolled movements of the device. GAP hull and nozzle
areresistant to shocks and rough service.
A propeller is placed in a nozzle which increases thrust
and protects divers hands. The pitch of the propeller could
be adjusted to a required rate.
Two carrying handles are mounted for easier transport and
service. Some other fittings for underwater torch/ video
camera housing or lights could be supplied upon request.
Options:
Diver Delivery Vehicle Sonar System
integrated underwater light 6 - 50 W/ 12 V
depth gauge
magnetic compass or electronic magnetic compass with
increased accuracy
mounting brackets for additional equipment
( air bottle, video or photographic equipment housing
)
additional power pack in separate container
GDANSK UNIVERSITY of TECHNOLOGY, FACULTY
OF OCEAN ENGINEERING & SHIP TECHNOLOGY,
DEPARTMENT of SHIP DESIGN and SUBSEA ROBOTICS
80-233 Gdańsk, ul.Narutowicza 11/12, Poland
ph. (48 58) 347 19 91, fax: (+48 58) 347 26 99, e-mali: sek8oce@pg.gda.pl