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.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf crewed submersible
deep-submergence vehicle
designedFor dives to the Challenger Deep
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
repeated full-ocean-depth dives
hasCrewCapacity 3 people
hasDiveProfile controlled ascent to surface
multi-hour bottom time at extreme depth
vertical descent to trench floor
hasEnvironment extreme hydrostatic pressure
near-freezing temperatures
saltwater
hasFeature external cameras and lights
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
Mariana Trench
Pacific Ocean
hadal zone
other deep ocean trenches worldwide
operatesWith support surface vessel
operationalStatus active
safetyDesign emergency ascent capability
pressure-tested hull for full-ocean depth
redundant critical systems
usedFor collecting biological samples at hadal depths
collecting geological samples at hadal depths
mapping deep-ocean seafloor
testing materials and equipment at extreme pressure

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Mariana Trench exploredBy DSV Limiting Factor
Challenger Deep multipleDescentsVehicle DSV Limiting Factor
Victor Vescovo vehicleUsed DSV Limiting Factor
Challenger Deep visitedByVessel DSV Limiting Factor