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SYSTEM CATEGORIES
Modern ROV systems can be categorized by the following:
size, depth capability, onboard horsepower, and whether it's all-electric
or electro-hydraulic:
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Class
|
Capability
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Power (hp)
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| LCROV (Electric) |
Observation
(<100 meters) |
<5
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| Small 	(Electric) |
Observation
(< 300 meters) |
<10
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| Large (Electric) |
Observation/Light Work
(< 3,000 meters) |
<20
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| Ultra-Deep (Electric) |
Observation/Data Collection
(>3,000 meters) |
<25
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| Medium (Electro/Hyd) |
Light/Med Heavy Work
(<2,000 meters) |
<100
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| Large (Electro/Hyd) |
Heavy Work/Large Payload
(<3,000 meters) |
<300
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| Ultra-Deep (Electro/Hyd) |
Heavy Work/Large Payload
(>3,000 meters) |
<120
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These classes of ROVs will be described in the following pages.
Several examples are shown on this page.
(Clockwise, from top left)
Phantom — electric vehicle,
Viper — light work class,
Triton XLII — heavy work class,
Magnum — work class ROV |
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