Studying the oceans with a vast array of sensors, like an UV spectrophotometer, biophysical sensor, and carbon dioxide sensor, enables MBARI to perform many monitoring functions: observing the organic carbon flux in the Monterey Canyon and its effects on marine life, determining chemical fluxes impacting certain regions in the ocean floor, and tracking the ocean currents and physical conditions. Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) is another well-established marine research organization. WHOI is also involved in various global initiatives, such as Geotraces, an international program seeking to further the understanding of ocean currents and resources3. Moreover, its scientists and engineers employ underwater vehicles to paint a clearer picture of the oceans, with projects that include studying the ocean’s impact on climate, chemistry of the ocean, ocean resources, and marine biology. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) is dedicated to understanding the oceans and its impact on the rest of the planet, especially on humans.
The discovery of these novelties would have been impossible without submarines the ultimate tool in undersea exploration, both manned and unmanned submarines permit scientists to view and analyze aspects of the deep-sea, from institutes in Woods Hole, MA, to Monterey, CA. Moreover, the discovery of hydrothermal vents in 1977 helped explain many natural occurrences, such as the formation of mineral deposits, and led to the discovery of various extremophiles, organisms that feed off the chemicals spewing from the vents. Marine exploration and analysis has proven integral for furthering the understanding of the world around us for example, recent studies of the teeth of sea limpets have shown that its material is stronger than titanium and spider silk. Updated tools such as more powerful batteries, more accurate sonar, and the addition of laser imaging have enabled researchers to able to advance their studies in fields involving deep-sea surveying, marine ecology analysis, and the harvesting of natural marine resources. With the gradual development of submarine technology, deep-sea exploration has blossomed, with scientists able to travel deeper and longer. With human curiosity constantly driving the urge for exploration, the vast oceans have always been a source of interest- from explorers sailing the high seas and seeking new lands, to divers exploring the depths of the oceans. Submarines and submersibles both are used to describe vehicles that can be operated underwater and designed for research and exploration. The next step is for autonomous submersibles with enough power sustainability to perform exploratory missions. Currently, most exploration is performed in manned or remote-controlled submarines, with unmanned submarines performing surveillance. This article will describe submarine technologies aiding marine exploration, ECE concepts applied in the submarines, and discuss the future trends.
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