Archive for August 23, 2022
Human-occupied vehicle Alvin successfully completes science verification
The human-occupied vehicle (HOV) Alvin at the surface after a dive, during its recent science verification expedition at locations on the Puerto Rico Trench and Mid-Cayman Rise. (Photo by Marley Parker, ©Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution) The human-occupied submersible Alvin is ready to return to scientific research at its newly certified maximum depth of 6500 meters (4 miles).…
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