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Welcome to the Taupo Lakebed Website
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| Crew: Two - pilot and observer Length: 3.2m Weight: 3033kg Operating Depth: 400m Viewports: Two large acrylic plastic windows, at the bow and the hatch Propulsion: Three reversible stern thrusters, two side thrusters Cruising speed: 1 knot Energy supply: Rechargable 24V batteries. After each dive it can take up to four hours to recharge the batteries Manipulator: Hydraulic, 8 functions and exchangeable claws. Maximum lifting capacity 5kg Life support: 96 person hours Rescue systems: Automatic and manual ballast release, emergency buoy with rescue installation Navigation: Fluxgate compass, GPS satellite navigator, vertical and horizontal sonar, depth guages Communication: Underwater telephone (range 8km), VHF radio (20 channels) Other equipment: Five halogen lamps, two flash-lights, video and still cameras Built: 1989 Germany | |||||||
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| ABOVE LEFT: Professor Peter Stoffers of Kiel University with the 3.2 metre submersible JAGO.
ABOVE RIGHT:Rock glittering with iron pyrites displayed by Professor Peter Stoffers (left) and Dr Ian Wright after their return from waters above the Kermadec Trench. PHOTOS: Herald Picture: Martin Sykes 5 October 1998 & Mark Mitchell 16 October 1998 |
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