The Seafloor Excavator, Volume II. Part I. Preliminary Design, Part II. Specifications.

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Abstract:

The system definition and analysis process through which a deep-ocean Seafloor Excavator is developed is described. Eight concepts are initially formulated and studied, with the three most practical being further developed. A comprehensive system and cost analysis of the three selected concepts is performed to determine the single, most effective concept. The preliminary design and the design specifications for this concept are developed. The resulting design is of a wide-tracked, remotely operated submersible vehicle equipped with a revolving, extendable jackknife dredging arm capable of performing earthmoving, excavating dredging tasks in waters as deep as 6000 feet. This report is comprised of four volumes. This Volume contains the preliminary design and specifications. Author

Author(s):
Buckley, C. P. ; Coxe, F. S. ; Shev, O.
Author Organization(s):
NORTHROP CORP ANAHEIM CALIF ELECTRO-MECHANICAL DIV
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 17 Nov 69-16 Dec 70,
Supplementary Note:
See also Volume 1, AD-720 338, and Volume 3, AD-720 340.
Pagination:
0177

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NORT-70Y137-Vol-2, NCEL-CR-71.003-Vol-2
Contract/Grant Number(s):
N62399-70-C-0006
Monitor Series:
CR-71.003-Vol-2
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts
Communities of Interest:
Materials and Manufacturing Processes
Descriptor(s):
*OCEAN BOTTOM, EARTH HANDLING EQUIPMENT, SPECIFICATIONS, SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, UNDERWATER VEHICLES, DEEP SUBMERGENCE, PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING), MOBILE, POWER SUPPLIES, BALLAST, EFFICIENCY, HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT, DATA TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS, STANDARDS, UNDERWATER EQUIPMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL TESTS, QUALITY CONTROL
Field(s)/Group(s):
Physical and Dynamic Oceanography, Construction Equipment, Materials and Supplies
Keyword(s):
*SEAFLOOR EXCAVATORS, *UNDERWATER EXCAVATION, UNDERWATER CONSTRUCTION, *DREDGING
Report Date:
1970 Dec 01