1. A Deep-Ocean Exploration ROV For the Okeanos Explorer
Justin Manley
NOAA Ocean Exploration (Battelle)
Justin could not travel this week and sends his apologies. Contact info will be provided at the end if you have detailed questions for him.

2. Dedicated ROV Goals
Provide a permanent ROV capability to the Okeanos Explorer
Winch and control room integrated into vessel
Link to satellite telemetry
Support the exploration/reconnaissance mission
High reliability over long deployments
Ease of maintenance and upgrades
Adaptability to many science tasks rather than focus on one
Budget conscious program
Protracted investment over time
Leverage other Federal investments
Capitalize on industrial experience

3. ROV System Requirements
6,000 meters operating depth
Two body (Camera platform and ROV) system
operating on 7500m of Rochester 2351 cable
sled and ROV connected via ft tether
High Definition cameras
“Telepresence” interface
Closed-loop control: auto-depth, heading, X-Y
Size appropriate to vessel
ROV < 12’ x 8’ x 8’ & 7,000 lbs
ROV payload capacity of 250 lbs

4. Camera/Lighting “Sled” Design
Robust design
Significant passive stability
ROV tether “quick disconnects” with 5x ROV weight rating
Ease of use
No thrusters reduces operator burden
HD Camera 360° pan, 180° tilt provides for wide view
Can stand alone
Considering alternative frame layout for better lighting in this mode
Interface for additional sensors
May support a micro-ROV
Image courtesy Phoenix International

5. ROV Design Typical deep ROV evolved to focus on imaging
Improved light/camera separation
Adequate room to pan and tilt HD camera (primary factor affecting mechanical design)
HD cameras drive the “systems”
Includes workskid interface
Versatile design for payload “modules”
Image courtesy Phoenix International

6. Micro-ROV for additional views and enclosed spaces
NOAA ROV xBot Gen 3
Micro-ROV for additional views and enclosed spaces
Gen 3 offers increased modularity for ease of
Upgrade
Repair
Assembly
Improved maintainability

7. Questions
Justin Manley,

8. System Configuration ROV Equipment, at delivery
1 HD Camera, 3 NTSC Cameras
2 Manipulators
6 Thrusters
2 HMI Lights
Workskid and workskid interface (Data, power)
INS, DVL, Closed loop control of vehicle
Sled Equipment, at delivery
1 HD Camera, 2 NTSC Cameras

9. Workskid Interface Configuration
Oil filled junction box
12 RS232 ports
6 422/485 ports
2 Ethernet ports
2 +/- 5 volt analog ports
Total of 20 +5V Power ports on the above connectors
1 nominal 480 volt power port
1 proportional power port (10HP aux motor controller)