TABLE 1.6 REC0^4MENDED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS 



Immediate Programs 

 Cable Technology 



Television 



Surface Location Techniques 



Thruster/Power Module 



Diver Assist Vehicle 



Acoustic Imaging 



Heave Compensation 

 Reliability/Performance 

 Scientific Indoctrination 

 Instrumentation 



Seafloor Sampling 



Development Goals 



-Light weight, stronger, abrasion-proof 



cable 

 -Rapid, non-destructive testing technique 



-True color rendition 

 -Dimensional measurements 



-Light weight, low power surface location 

 device 



-Adaptable power module for high thrust 

 conditions 



-Concept design for specialized diver 

 assist ROVs 



-Evaluation and/or design of an acoustic 

 imaging system for turbid waters 



-Sub-surface heave compensation device 



-Transfer of technological data 



-Evaluation of ROVs for scientific use 



-Acoustic identification of fish 

 -ROV-compatible biological sampler 

 -Rapid photo-assay techniques 



-Rapid, remote seabed sampling and analysis 

 techniques 



Long-Term Programs 



Untethered Vehicle Technology 

 Manipulation 



Navigation 



Free- Swimming/Towed Vehicle 



-Untethered vehicle with real-time TV 



-Manipulative substitute for human 

 intervention at great depth 



-Non-acoustic, in-structure positioning 

 system 



-Towed vehicle with independent maneuvering/ 

 manipulative capability 



