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Re:Debris field found in search for missing submersible by itake on Thursday June 22, 2023 @07:35PM (#36440734)
I agree the electronics could be better, but from what I am understanding, even if the electronics completely failed, they could mechanically safely return to the surface.

The carbon fiber seems to be the critical nail in the coffin.

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Re:Debris field found in search for missing submersible by robomartin on Thursday June 22, 2023 @08:57PM (#36441359)
> they could mechanically safely return to the surface

That's what it sounds like.

> The carbon fiber seems to be the critical nail in the coffin.

If the CF vessel failed it would have instantaneous and violent beyond comprehension. What little reliable info is out there seems to indicate that's what happened.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WD7CfnQC5HQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxhkFyU8NXo&t=236s

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