SEAmagine's Largest Submersible Model
The basic concept of SEAmagine’s Triumph submersible consists of a self propelled electric vessel that can carry three occupants in a one atmosphere acrylic cabin to depths of 1500 feet (457m) to 3000 feet (914m) of sea water.
The cabin opens as a clam shell and allows for easy entry and exit for the occupants. The sealed cabin is equipped with a full life support system where scrubbers remove the carbon dioxide, oxygen is replenished at a controlled flow, and the environment is monitored by various analyzers.
In surface mode, the flotation system permits the craft to float high above the water line with a freeboard of over 30 inches. When the surface flotation is fully deflated the craft remains slightly positively buoyant and will only submerge when driven downwards by its vertical thrusters. Underwater, the submersible remains practically horizontal at all times and does not roll nor pitch. The buoyancy and balance of the craft is static. All electric propulsion thrusters are fixed and either push or pull depending on the direction of rotation of the propellers. Depth control is achieved by the vertical thrusters. Piloting the craft is via a joystick in the cabin. At the end of the dive the flotation bladders are re-inflated such that the craft floats back on the water surface and the cabin can be opened.
The Triumph's spacious 60 inch acrylic cabin offers an exceptional field of view in all directions including directly below the occupants. The Triumph is ideally suited to be equipped with the latest subsea tools such as manipulators, underwater lighting, cameras and more. |
