Date of Award
1-1-2022
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Ocean Engineering
Department
Ocean Engineering
First Advisor
Brennan T. Phillips
Abstract
The University of Rhode Island’s Undersea Robotics and Imaging Laboratory (URIL) is focused on finding solutions to create greater access to the deep ocean through additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping novel deep-sea platforms and sensor systems. Presented here are three major projects which have significantly contributed towards these goals, including: the deep-sea camera system “DEEPi”, the remote live sensing fiber optic reel system “FOReelS” and a novel fish sampling system which was successfully fielded and has led to multiple potential new species discoveries. These manuscripts and my contributions therein constitute a master’s thesis which focuses on the methods in which access to the deep ocean can be expanded, especially by using unconventional means like pressure-tolerant electronic design and smaller, more versatile technology platforms.
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Recommended Citation
Chaloux, Nicholas P., "APPLYING NEW METHODS IN RAPID PROTOTYPING TO ADVANCE LOW-COST DEEP-SEA EXPLORATION" (2022). Open Access Master's Theses. Paper 2168.
https://digitalcommons.uri.edu/theses/2168