DSV Limiting Factor
E5141
DSV Limiting Factor is a deep-submergence vehicle designed for repeated crewed descents to the deepest parts of the ocean, including the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench.
Statements (42)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
crewed submersible
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deep-submergence vehicle ⓘ |
| designedFor |
dives to the Challenger Deep
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full-ocean-depth operations ⓘ repeated crewed descents to the deepest parts of the ocean ⓘ |
| equippedWith |
ballast and buoyancy control systems
ⓘ
scientific instrumentation payloads ⓘ thrusters for maneuvering at depth ⓘ |
| hasCapability |
manned exploration of the deepest ocean trenches
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repeated full-ocean-depth dives ⓘ |
| hasCrewCapacity | 3 people ⓘ |
| hasDiveProfile |
controlled ascent to surface
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multi-hour bottom time at extreme depth ⓘ vertical descent to trench floor ⓘ |
| hasEnvironment |
extreme hydrostatic pressure
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near-freezing temperatures ⓘ saltwater ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
external cameras and lights
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life-support system for multi-hour dives ⓘ manipulator or sampling interfaces ⓘ viewports for direct observation ⓘ |
| hasHullType | pressure-resistant crew sphere ⓘ |
| hasMaximumDepthCapability | approximately 11,000 meters ⓘ |
| hasRole |
deep-ocean research
ⓘ
extreme-depth testing platform ⓘ scientific exploration ⓘ |
| navigatesUsing |
inertial navigation
ⓘ
sonar systems ⓘ |
| operatesIn |
Challenger Deep
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Mariana Trench ⓘ Pacific Ocean ⓘ hadal zone ⓘ other deep ocean trenches worldwide ⓘ |
| operatesWith | support surface vessel ⓘ |
| operationalStatus | active ⓘ |
| safetyDesign |
emergency ascent capability
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pressure-tested hull for full-ocean depth ⓘ redundant critical systems ⓘ |
| usedFor |
collecting biological samples at hadal depths
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collecting geological samples at hadal depths ⓘ mapping deep-ocean seafloor ⓘ testing materials and equipment at extreme pressure ⓘ |
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