This
is the five-person submersible that can descend to a depth of 656′ for
accessing reefs, wrecks, and rare underwater species. It
keeps all explorers safe inside a climate-controlled 3 1/4″-thick
acrylic pressure sphere that enables conversation, unlike SCUBA diving.
The
craft meets all the safety guidelines of the International Maritime
Organization and is classified by Germanischer Lloyd with two
independent life support systems that provide data on depth, internal
pressure, temperature, battery status, thruster status and trim tanks
status. Its two horizontal thrusters provide fore, aft, and directional
control in addition to a maximum submersed speed of 2 1/2 knots (4 knots
surface) while two vertical thrusters provide up and down control. Its
130- and 24-volt Lithium-ion battery banks provide up to eight hours of
continuous undersea adventure.


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