The ROV Manual: A User Guide for Remotely Operated Vehicles - Hardcover

Robert Christ

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0080982883 ISBN 13: 9780080982885

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann, 2013

Synopsis

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. It is a complete user guide to observation class ROV (remotely operated vehicle) technology and underwater deployment for industrial, commercial, scientific, and recreational tasks. It substantially expanded, with nine new chapters and a new five-part structure separating information on the industry, the vehicle, payload sensors, and other aspects. It is packed with hard-won insights and advice to help you achieve mission results quickly and efficiently.

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An invaluable how-to guide for engineers and technicians using ROVs for underwater operations

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An invaluable how-to guide for engineers and technicians using ROVs for underwater operations

• A complete user guide to observation class ROV (remotely operated vehicle) technology and underwater deployment for industrial, commercial, scientific, and recreational tasks.

• Substantially expanded, with nine new chapters and a new five-part structure separating information on the industry, the vehicle, payload sensors, and other aspects.

• Packed with hard-won insights and advice to help you achieve mission results quickly and efficiently.

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 Editionis also suitable for use by ROV designers and project managers in client companies making use of ROV technology.

About this edition

• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0080982883
• ISBN 13: 9780080982885
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 448