New remotely operated vehicle for deep sea research
Friday, January 14, 2011 - 10:30
in Earth & Climate
The deep sea covers a significant part of the Earths' surface but it's as hostile and inaccessible for humans as the outer space. Scientists have to use submersibles or robots to explore the unknown depths of the oceans. The new medium-sized ROV PHOCA substantially expands deep sea research capacities.