Application of the deep-sea mobile platform system in marine geological surveys

Abstract

The deep-sea mobile platform system represents a new-generation universal deep-sea cable-controlled integrated geological survey equipment independently developed by the Qingdao Institute of Marine Geology. This system meets diverse marine geological survey requirements, including seabed core drilling, high-precision geological sampling, precise deployment of seabed equipment, and in-situ detection near the seabed. It integrates multiple functions such as visual control, precise sampling, accurate deployment, seabed salvage, and multiparameter in-situ detection. Compared with traditional deep-sea remotely operated vehicles, it offers important advantages, including compact size, lightweight design, low requirements for carrying vessels, and flexible operation. The system has a maximum operating depth of 6000 m, which makes it suitable for various applications, such as seabed resource exploration, marine environmental investigation, and research on marine geological scientific issues. This article offers a comprehensive introduction to the overall design, key technologies, and main functions of this equipment, demonstrates its excellent performance in practical applications, and proposes specific optimization directions for future intelligent upgrades.

Keywords

Deep sea / Mobile platform / Marine geology / Intelligentization

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Funding

China Geological Survey, Ministry of Natural Resources(DD20191003)

Natural Science Foundation of Qingdao Municipality(23-2-1-217-zyyd-jch)

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