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The ROV Manual Robert D Christ (President of SeaTrepid International)

The ROV Manual By Robert D Christ (President of SeaTrepid International)

The ROV Manual by Robert D Christ (President of SeaTrepid International)


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A training and reference guide to the use of observation class ROVs for surveying, inspection, and research purposes. Intended for marine and offshore engineers and technicians using ROVs, it is also suitable for use by ROV designers and project managers in client companies making use of ROV technology.

The ROV Manual Summary

The ROV Manual: A User Guide for Remotely Operated Vehicles by Robert D Christ (President of SeaTrepid International)

Written by two well-known experts in the field with input from a broad network of industry specialists, The ROV Manual, Second Edition provides a complete training and reference guide to the use of observation class ROVs for surveying, inspection, and research purposes. This new edition has been thoroughly revised and substantially expanded, with nine new chapters, increased coverage of mid-sized ROVs, and extensive information on subsystems and enabling technologies. Useful tips are included throughout to guide users in gaining the maximum benefit from ROV technology in deep water applications. Intended for marine and offshore engineers and technicians using ROVs, The ROV Manual, Second Edition is also suitable for use by ROV designers and project managers in client companies making use of ROV technology.

About Robert D Christ (President of SeaTrepid International)

Robert D. Bob Christ is President of SeaTrepid International, a full-service subsea robotics company operating a fleet of over 35 ROVs worldwide. He began his ROV career with Oceaneering then continued on as a co-founder of VideoRay (a leading OCROV manufacturer) and has continued his career as the founder of SeaTrepid. He has dual BS degrees from Louisiana Tech University and lives in heart of the US Offshore Oil & Gas industry in Southeastern Louisiana. Robert L. Wernli Sr. is President of First Centurion Enterprises. He is an engineering consultant with 40 years experience in the field of ROVs and undersea technology. In addition to his technical publications, he is an award-winning author in fiction where he is continuing his work on a series of underwater techno-thrillers.

Table of Contents

Part 1: Industry and Environment 1. The ROV Business 2. Oceanography Part 2: Vehicle 3. Theory and Standards 4. Vehicle Control 5. Floatation and Frame 6. Thrusters 7. Telemetry and Communications 8. Tether 9. LARS and TMS 10. Video 11. Vehicle Sensors Part 3: Payload Sensors 12. Sensor Theory 13. Communications 14. Underwater Acoustics 15. Sonar 16. Acoustic Positioning 17. Navigational Sensors 18. Ancillary Sensors Part 4: Manipulators and Tooling 19. Manipulators 20. Tooling Part 5: In The Field 21. Practical Applications 22. Standard Operating Procedures 23. The Future of ROV Technology

Additional information

NGR9780080982885
9780080982885
0080982883
The ROV Manual: A User Guide for Remotely Operated Vehicles by Robert D Christ (President of SeaTrepid International)
New
Hardback
Elsevier Science & Technology
2013-12-03
712
N/A
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