The National Oceanography Centre in Southampton is leading an expedition to the Cayman Trough to explore the world's deepest volcanic ridge. The will be using their new autonomous vehicle, Autosub6000, the ISIS.
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Autosub6000 & Volcanic Ridges
Category: Gadgets & Gear
Posted on: August 10, 2008 4:22 PM, by CR McClain
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how does this thing compare to the MBARI AUVs?
Posted by: BrianR | August 10, 2008 5:58 PM
Ours are better;-)
Posted by: CR McClain | August 10, 2008 6:03 PM
that's what I thought :)
Posted by: BrianR | August 10, 2008 8:19 PM