Thursday, May 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 are always inventing new things as days pass. While carrying out research work in water bodies, they make use of the said vehicles. They also use them in undertaking experiments that need to be done in such areas. Sample collection is also achieved through their use as well as taking of videos and photos as evidence of their findings.

The explorers also use these types of locomotives to carry out their work of exploration and survey. Minerals can be deposited at the water floors which may be difficult for human beings to go there personally. Most of these have led to discovering of mineral rich regions at these depths. They also use them to collect samples of the same to determine the quality and quantity of their findings.

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.

Valued items may need to be retrieved from such wrecks at one point. Achieving this by use of divers is risky and may not be easily achieved. This equipment is availed in a manner that they can assume the human roles. They are therefore used in retrieving of equipment such as the black boxes and their ability to open compartments may save lives in case victims are trapped in an enclosure.

The military has embraced this technology in a number of ways. In times of attack, they come in handy as they are in a position of effectively determining an incoming attack vessel. They also find use in exploring foreign waters when planning an attack. Another use is in patrolling the water bodies a nation owns as a matter of enhancing national security.

The film industry has not been left out in embracing them. A scene may be planned to take place in deep waters or areas that are tricky for recording divers to get access to. Such are not enough to prevent the completion of a film as ROVs are adequately used to capture such scenes. Nature documentaries film makers have greatly benefited from them especially while covering aquatic related documentaries.

The gas and oil industry are among the top purchasers of these equipment. Deep sea beds are most likely to be rich in oil and gas deposits. The drillers are able to monitor their activities at these depths through them. In case of oil spills, the vehicles are also used to determine the damage caused and possible ways for handling the situation.




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