Alvin
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Alvin is a deep-sea research submersible renowned for its crewed explorations of the ocean floor, including investigations of hydrothermal vents and the Titanic wreck.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Alvin canonical | 1 |
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
crewed submersible
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deep-sea research submersible ⓘ oceanographic research vehicle ⓘ |
| countryOfOperation |
United States of America
ⓘ
surface form:
United States
|
| crewCapacity | 3 people ⓘ |
| designedFor |
crewed exploration of the seafloor
ⓘ
deep-ocean scientific research ⓘ |
| explored |
deep-sea trenches and slopes
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hydrothermal vent fields ⓘ mid-ocean ridge systems ⓘ subduction zone environments ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
cameras and lighting systems
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manipulator arms ⓘ pressure-resistant personnel sphere ⓘ scientific sampling equipment ⓘ viewports for direct observation ⓘ |
| homePort |
Woods Hole, Massachusetts, United States
ⓘ
surface form:
Woods Hole, Massachusetts
|
| launchedIn | 1964 ⓘ |
| missionDuration | typically up to 8–10 hours per dive ⓘ |
| namedAfter | Allyn Vine ⓘ |
| notableFor |
discoveries at mid-ocean ridges
ⓘ
exploration of the Titanic wreck ⓘ investigations of hydrothermal vents ⓘ supporting geochemistry research ⓘ supporting marine biology research ⓘ supporting marine geology research ⓘ |
| operatedBy |
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
ⓘ
trained pilots and engineers ⓘ |
| operatedFromVessel | RV Atlantis ⓘ |
| operatesIn |
Atlantic Ocean
ⓘ
Gulf of Mexico ⓘ Pacific Ocean ⓘ |
| operatingDepth | approximately 4500 meters ⓘ |
| powerSource | batteries ⓘ |
| propulsionType | electric thrusters ⓘ |
| status | active research submersible ⓘ |
| supportedDiscoveryOf | chemosynthetic ecosystems at hydrothermal vents ⓘ |
| typicalCrewComposition | 1 pilot and 2 scientists ⓘ |
| underwentMajorUpgrade | 2010s ⓘ |
| upgradedMaximumDepth | approximately 6500 meters ⓘ |
| upgradeIncluded |
enhanced depth capability
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improved scientific instrumentation ⓘ new personnel sphere ⓘ |
| usedFor |
in situ measurements on the seafloor
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sampling biological specimens ⓘ sampling rocks ⓘ sampling sediments ⓘ |
| visitedWreck |
German battleship Bismarck
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RMS Titanic ⓘ |
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