Fisher , Macro-ecology of Gulf of Mexico cold seeps, Annu. Corliss, J. Kelley, D. Paull, C. Spiess, F. Vine, A. White, H. Susan E. Humphris, Christopher R. German, and J. Iddris et al. Skip to content Alvin returns to service in after undergoing a major upgrade. The Alvin required a major overhaul after the incident.
In , Alvin ' s pressure hull was replaced by a newer titanium pressure hull. The new hull extended the submersible's depth rating. Alvin was able to sample the water from a black smoker. Alvin discovered that the pH was roughly 2. Robert Ballard and two companions to the wreckage of the great liner.
Titanic sank in after striking an iceberg while crossing the North Atlantic Ocean on her maiden voyage. Many of the photographs of the expedition have been published in the magazine of the National Geographic Society which was a major sponsor of the expedition. Alvin was able to obtain photographic and other environmental monitoring data from the remains of Scorpion. Over the years, Alvin has undergone many overhauls to improve its equipment and extend its lifetime. In , among other equipment, motor controllers and computer systems were added.
The current Alvin is the same as the original vessel in name and general design only. All components of the vessel including the frame and personnel sphere have been replaced at least once.
Alvin is completely disassembled every three to five years for a complete inspection. In June construction started on a stronger and slightly larger personnel sphere which may be used to upgrade Alvin for use from , before being used in an entirely new vehicle. The new vehicle is being designed to dive deeper, up to 6, metres 21, ft as opposed to Alvin ' s 4, metres 14, ft and use new scientific equipment.
The personnel sphere will be larger and it is expected that the battery capacity will be greatly increased enabling longer bottom times.
The new deep sea submarine is in the preliminary manufacturing phases and is expected to be completed as early as the end of Some components of the current Alvin are anticipated to be used in the new Alvin replacement vehicle. Due to export laws, the vehicle cannot be sold to parties outside of the United States.
Recent News. Deep sea submersible Alvin reveals mysteries hiding on the ocean floor October 12, Alvin: Pioneer of the Deep July 12, News Releases.
Alvin Submersible Makes 5,th Dive November 26, WHOI in the News. Alvin: Pioneer of the Deep June 30, Oceanus Magazine. Overhaul to take Alvin to greater extremes July 15, Racing an undersea volcano March 18, Special Multimedia Feature Inside the Alvin sphere Take a tour inside the sphere where researchers and the Alvin pilot sit while exploring the deep sea.
Rebuilding Alvin Oceanus magazine takes a look at the people behind the upgrade. Multimedia Slideshow: Alvin in Photos. We use cookies to analyze site usage and improve user experience. By continuing on this site, you consent to their use.
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