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The “EuroSub” submarine, which at depths up to 250 meters can operate. It is designed, in addition to the pilot, one or two observers place. A large acrylic dome to the front and top and two side portholes to allow an optimum view. Maximal 36 hours the U-boat with full crew can remain under water.
Two side-mounted electric motors each with 900 watts to 360 degrees rotatable and a rear engine to make the submarine extremely manoeuvrable and allow for trips even greater flow. With technical equipment such as compass, GPS navigation, echo sounder, depth gauge,radio, music system and a strong headlight plant, the submarine “EuroSub” for search and rescue operations. Additional equipment is easily to existing equipment makers are appropriate, so that virtually
all types of underwater operations are feasible. The dimensions of the submarine “EuroSub” allow transport on the road, rail, container and even in the air. With a weight of approximately 2.5 tons of it may still large transport helicopters transported. The operational area of the submarine is relatively large. In order to rough waters, such as North or Baltic Sea to operate, the “EuroSub” is equipped with a detachable tower.
The submarine is stationed in Hemmoor on a special trailer. It serves the exploration of diving waters, and the search for missing divers and objects. Other areas include support of underwater expeditions and film shoots, or the control of underwater structures.
The second Eurosub is currently under construction and will have a 400 Metres depth rating. It is sheduled for test in autumm 2011
Specifications:
Dive depth : 250 M)
Test depth : 32
0 meter
Collapse depth : > 500 meter
Length : 4,2 meter
Beam : 1,8 meter
Hull diameter : 1,2 meter
Hull material : steel S355J2
Viewing : 2 Acrylic domes 580 mm O.D. and 2 flat 130 mm I.D portholes
Weight : 2500 Kg
Crew : 1 pilot and 1 or 2 passengers
Power : 300 AH/hr @ 24 Volts : 7,2 Kwh
Propulsion : 3X 40 Kgf thrusters
Life support : CO2 removal/Oxygen replenishment 36 Hours
Safety : Emg.Drop weight, Emg. Buoy, flood valve
& escape gear, overpressure valve,double air system and fire Extinguisher.
Trimtank : 90 litres, air operated
Mainballasttank : Ca 600 litres air operated
Design: C. Standfuss & E. van Essen
References
editwww.euronaut.org
External links
edit- www.airesearch.nl ; www.eurosub.org ; http://picasaweb.google.com/submachine55/garibaldiexpedition2009