- 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