Synopses & Reviews
This textbook is written for advanced high school classes, college and university entry-level courses, and the
underwater technology enthusiast. Each chapter begins with a true scenario that sets the stage for the ocean
science, physics, math, electronics, and engineering concepts that follow. The final chapter features step-by-step
plans for building
SeaMATE, a basic shallow-diving ROV. There is also a “What’s Next?” section that’s full
of ideas for modifications and more complex underwater projects.
The 770-page informative text is enhanced by hundreds of photos, illustrations, and diagrams of underwater
vehicles. In addition, the textbook includes a discussion of subsea vehicle development, resource appendices,
an extensive glossary, and a complete index.
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: Underwater Vehicles
CHAPTER 2: Design Toolkit
CHAPTER 3: Working in Water
CHAPTER 4: Structure and Materials
CHAPTER 5: Pressure Hulls and
Canisters
CHAPTER 6: Buoyancy, Stability,
and Ballast
CHAPTER 7: Moving and Maneuvering
CHAPTER 8: Power Systems
CHAPTER 9: Navigation and Control
CHAPTER 10: Payloads
CHAPTER 11: Operations
CHAPTER 12: SeaMATE