Re:Debris field found in search for missing submersible
by pizzafeelsright on Thursday June 22, 2023 @02:42PM
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Ever use a fish finder / depth finder? A narrow beam is sent in one direction, generally down, and reflections back are calculated. I would imagine that was the start of their search.
After enough time or support: military grade sonar? https://man.fas.org/dod-101/navy/docs/es310/SNR_PROP/snr_pro...
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Re:Debris field found in search for missing submersible
by somenameforme on Thursday June 22, 2023 @02:50PM
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Yip, but the issue is the depth. The Titanic's at 3800 meters. An average military sub isn't going to hit 1000 meters. So I'm reluctant to make any assumptions about deep search systems.
Re:Debris field found in search for missing submersible
by civilitty on Thursday June 22, 2023 @03:05PM
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Most work class ROVs top out around 3,000 meters but there are plenty of ultra-deepwater ROVs that go to 4,000 meters and beyond that are specialized for search and rescue operations. The usual ROV players like Oceaneering International, Saab SeaEye, TechnipFMC, etc. all make them.
The Navy & Coast Guard would definitely have access to their own fleets