| 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. |
