In addition to the human-powered subs, plans in discussion include battery powered submarines, DPVs, and ROVs. A horizontal slolum course is being considered to demonstrate maneuverability. By accomplishing a certain minimum criteria, you achieve a certain level of ranking. We'd like everyone who participates to leave with a sense of accomplishment. Imagine three junior high or high school students along with an instructor, peering out of acrylic viewports, operating cameras or other equipment, communicating back to their classrooms through internet or videophone links run down from above.
Air is supplied by a simple open circuit compressor system.
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