5/14/2015

Functions Of Remotely Operated Vehicles

By Tammie Caldwell


It is possible for certain types of vehicles to be operated without the operators being physically on board. Controlling them is done through cables attached to them or by wireless through the use of signals that send commands to them. Such are known as remotely operated vehicles abbreviated as ROV. They are used in deep water bodies where they find a number of uses.

Scientists have taken this to their advantage and are using these vehicles in a number of ways. Through them they are in a position to carry out experiments in the deep sea, collect specimens to work with in the main land. They are also in a position to identify the types of creatures and plants that exist at certain depths. Through them they have been able to discover new findings related to their field.

Exploration is not limited to the dry land only but is being carried out in deep waters. Such regions may pose a challenge for human explorers to personally undertake the exploration. This equipment is perfectly used to carry out these tasks. Through their use, minerals have been discovered and samples collected for further testing.

ROVs are fitted with cameras and video recorders. This means that they get to take images as well as videos while in use. In case of accidents happening at the waters and the vessels sinking, they are used in identifying the location and any possible survivors. Also through them, ancient wrecks such as the Titanic were discovered.

Another of their function is in retrieving items in deep depths or from wrecks. Airplanes have in the past crashed on water bodies and eventually sunk. Once a location of their wreck is identified, they are used to retrieve items such as the black box which is used to determine the course of the crashing. Some have special features and are used in life saving missions such as creating openings for trapped people.

The military need to be constantly on the lookout for any attacks at all times. Water bodies are an ideal avenue for easily carrying out an attack without being detected. They use this type of equipment in conducting searchers of attack vessels as well conducting survey on foreign water masses. They are also in a position to uphold national security by conducting regular patrol on water bodies using them.

In films, we have seen scenes captured in deep waters. Some of these scenes comprise of regions that cannot support human life or are impossible for human to access. Such scenes are captured through the use of ROV. The nature documentaries makers also use them when covering topics concerning deep waters.

The oil and gas industries also find a number of uses from such a machine. They can be able to explore for areas with rich oil and gas deposits and also determine how possible the process of tapping such resources is. In case of oil spills, they are used to determine the level of damage caused and the best way to handle such a life threatening disaster.




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