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Instrument: Remotely Operated Vehicle

Acronym:
 ROV
External Identifier:
» skos:closeMatch https://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/P19/current/PLSR0339/
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.