Underwater apparatus for inspecting a submerged object.

摘要

The underwater apparatus for inspecting a submerged object comprises an underwater vehicle (14) capable for transporting humans and equipment to a submerged object (12).
In order to enable the interior of the object (12) to be inspected, a portable acoustic probe (16) is provided. The housing of the probe (16) contains in addition a light source and a television camera. The diver carries a package (20) with the transmitter and receiver for the ultrasonic transducer array and some acoustical image electronics. At the rear of the probe (16) is located a display so that the diver may obtain a visual image of the acoustical information. The probe (16), the diver and the underwater vehicle (14) are interconnected by a cable (22). The operator within the craft (14) may visually monitor both the acoustical and the optical image display. Means are provided for storing the electrical signals in the vehicle (14).