Instrument: Remotely Operated Vehicle

Instrument Short Name: ROV
Instrument Description:

Remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROVs) are unoccupied, highly maneuverable underwater robots operated by a person aboard a surface vessel. They are linked to the ship by a group of cables that carry electrical signals back and forth between the operator and the vehicle. Most are equipped with at least a video camera and lights. Additional equipment is commonly added to expand the vehicle’s capabilities. These may include a still camera, a manipulator or cutting arm, water samplers, and instruments that measure water clarity, light penetration, and temperature.

PI supplied instrument name: ROV ROPOS
Dataset-specific description

Used to collect hydrothermal vent samples. For further information, see http://ropos.com/