Microsubs go to sea
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The design of the Deep Flight I submersible takes advantage of the latest in materials to provide a lightweight yet pressure-resistant aspects to submersible's body. The Deep Flight I is not a microsubmarine, but is more like an underwater flyer, which takes advantage of the water's fluid properties for 'flight'.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1997
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Under the ice
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A description is presented of the design and capabilities of the 3-foot-long autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) which has been developed by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute. The AUV is used to measure Arctic temperatures.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 2000
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Undersea explorers
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Innovation in submersible technology continues to diversify the design of this instrument. The three common types of submersibles are the manned submersibles, the remotely operated vehicles and the autonomous underwater vehicles.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 1995
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