Posts Tagged ‘Titan’
The Maverick Design Choices That May Have Doomed Titan
Submersibles must withstand the deep ocean’s crushing pressures, which squeeze with equal force from all sides. At Titanic’s depth — two and a half miles down — every square inch of a submersible experiences three tons of pressure. A spherical hull distributes the stress evenly, making it the best shape for resisting the compressive forces…
Read MoreWhat is the future of submersibles after Titan implosion?
The Titanic submersible’s deadly implosion raised serious questions about the safety and future of vehicles that are sometimes unregulated. NBC News’ Kristen Dahlgren visited the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution to learn how its vessels are tested and designed.
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