Search results
Results From The WOW.Com Content Network
E. Lee Spence, pioneer underwater archaeologist, author, editor, and discoverer of the Hunley. David Shaw (1954–2005), Australian cave diver; Jack Sheppard (31 March 1909 – 14 July 2001), pioneer of cave diving in the United Kingdom and a founder of the Cave Diving Group; Wesley C. Skiles (March 6, 1958 – July 21, 2010), documentary filmmaker
DSV Alvin, a crewed submersible, much used for underwater exploration. Underwater exploration is the exploration of any underwater environment, either by direct observation by the explorer, or by remote observation and measurement under the direction of the investigators. Systematic, targeted exploration is the most effective method to increase ...
This is a listing of researchers who have made discoveries or inventions relating to the science and technology of underwater diving.Divers who have become notable due to their exploits are not listed here, unless they have published research findings or invented an important item of diving related equipment.
Remote operated vehicles (ROVs) are also seeing increasing use in underwater exploration. These submersibles are piloted through a cable which connects to the surface ship, and can reach depths of up to 6,000 m (19,685 ft). New developments in robotics have also led to the creation of AUVs, or autonomous underwater vehicles. The robotic ...
Ocean exploration and underwater archaeology; discoveries of the wrecks of the RMS Titanic, the battleship Bismarck, the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown, and John F. Kennedy's PT-109: Awards: Kilby International Awards (1994) The Explorer Medal (1995) Hubbard Medal (1996) Caird Medal (2002) Military career: Allegiance: United States: Service / branch
This Is the Most Important Discovery of 2022 Pop Mech As we near the close of 2022, it’s natural to take stock of the year’s greatest highlights. At Popular Mechanics , we like to think that ...
The history of underwater exploration is traced from the days of Alexander the Great to the development of the aqualung in 1942, the first bathyscaphe in 1948, the diving saucer in 1959, through to a new fleet of modern deep sea submersibles. A photographic essay traces man's endeavors and advances in undersea exploration.
To celebrate World Oceans Day, which takes place on June 8, Google has released a series of new Street View imagery from the world's oceans.