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THE NAVY OCEAN ENGINEERING PROGRAM 



The Deep Ocean Simulation Laboratory at NCEL, showing six 9-in.-ID pressure 

 vessels and one 18-in.-ID pressure vessel used to simulate the deep-ocean environment. 

 Tanks in the background are for sea water storage. 



DOTIPOS consists of a bottom-resting underwater observation, control, 

 data transmission, and power supply system. The bottom-resting part of 

 the system is a support platform to which a TV camera, a photographic 

 camera, a data and command telemetry package, and suitable lights are 

 attached. Provision is made to supply up to 15 kw electrical power to 

 in situ sensors, tools, and other devices which may be needed in support of 

 various studies. The platform is connected by multiconductor coaxial 

 armored cable to a deck console aboard ship from which all control is ex- 

 ercised and through which all data are received. 



EXPERIMENTAL DrS^NG UNIT 



The U. S. Navy Experimental Diving Unit, an activity of the Naval Ship 

 Systems Command, Washington, D. C, is charged with the responsibility 

 to perform experimental work in connection with diving and other related 

 matters, conduct development and testing of diving suits, face masks, and 

 associated equipment, and to develop diving methods and procedures. To 

 accomplish this mission the staff consists of medical doctors, engineers and 

 divers. 



