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British company plans to build underwater habitat for ocean research

British company plans to build underwater habitat for ocean research
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World September 19, 2024 15:12

british company deep - British company DEEP aims to build an underwater habitat for ocean exploration, allowing 'oceanauts' to live and work at a depth of 200 meters.

British company DEEP is planning to build a moveable underwater habitat named Sentinel, where 'oceanauts' can live and work for extended periods at a depth of 200 meters. The habitat, designed to resemble an underwater International Space Station, is initially set to be placed off the British coast for testing purposes.

If sufficient funding is secured, the habitat could serve as a research station akin to the ISS but underwater, providing scientists with the opportunity to conduct long-term research at significant depths in relative comfort, according to DEEP's chairman, Sean Wolpert.

The modular components of Sentinel will be 3D printed by a team of six robots using steel reinforced with a nickel-based superalloy called Inconel, known for its resilience under extreme conditions. The habitat will house research laboratories, communal areas, well-equipped single-bedrooms, bathrooms, and a communal dining space, offering a level of comfort distinct from submarines or spacecraft.

DEEP aims to establish a permanent human presence beneath the oceans by 2027, accommodating a maximum of ten individuals, with plans for structural stability testing under water pressure and ensuring adequate oxygen and power supply essential for prolonged underwater habitation.

At present, the only operational undersea research lab worldwide is Aquarius, managed by Florida International University, utilized by various researchers and even NASA astronauts for training in extreme conditions. However, DEEP's Sentinel project, if successful, could mark a significant advancement in underwater exploration by its completion in 2027, as recognized by scientists globally.

Although cognizant of past failed projects due to financial constraints, the proponents of the initiative remain realistic about the challenges. Public interest in underwater habitats was initially piqued by renowned French oceanographer Jacques Cousteau in the 1960s through his attempts to establish underwater living and working conditions. Subsequent initiatives to build 'underwater villages,' such as Conshelf I, II, and III, captured media attention during the space race era.

While several underwater habitats followed, waning public interest in the oceans diverted focus and funding towards space exploration. DEEP's ambitious venture aims to revitalize underwater research and potentially shape the future of oceanic exploration.

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