C-15 



FILIPPO 



Operating Depth : 300m (98U.3 ft) 



Dimensions : Spherical shape nominal 65cm (26 in. ) diameter. 



Weight (dry) : 86kg ( I89 lbs). 



Speed : Can work at operating depth in 0.5 kt (0.9km/hr) current. 



Structure : Two fiberglass hemispheres enclose all components. 



The hull is penetrated by two parallel windows oriented 30 degrees 



downward from the horizontal through which the TV camera and still 



camera view. A third window looks vertically upward. 



Buoyancy Control : A droppable weight of 20kg {hk lbs) and a 



guard chain provide the vehicle with 0.5kg (l.l lbs) negative 



buoyancy. When the chain rests on the bottom about 3kg (6.6 lbs) 



of positive buoyancy is obtained. 



Power Requirements : Self-powered with rechargeable lead acid 



batteries. About 8 hours operational time is provided. 



Propulsion : Four fractional hp electric motors provide forward/ 



reverse, vertical and lateral movement and yaw control. 



Instrumentation : Magnetic compass, depth sensor, TV camera, 55 watt 



halogen light. Optional equipment includes still camera and flood 



light and manipulator. 



Navigation : Magnetic compass and visual. 



Shipboard Components : Cable and winch i+5kg (99-2 lbs) 5Ucm x 50cm 



X UOcm (21 in. x 20 in. x I6 in.) H x W x D. Control/display 



console weighing 10kg (22 lbs) and 5^cm x 38cm x 32cm (21 in. 



X 15 in. X 13 in. ) H x W X D. 



Support Ship Requirements: Deck space of approximately 2.5 sq m 



(26.9 sq ft) 



Operating/Maintenance Crew: One 



Total Shipping Volume: Approximately 0.^ cu m (1^-5 cu ft) 



Total Shipping Weight : 130kg (28? lbs) 



Status : Operational. Two vehicles constructed, two additional units 



under construction. 



Builde r: Gay Underwater Instruments 



Trezzano Sul Naviglio 



Italy 



