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Note:
Sent this last night but it appears to have not gone through or was restricted
to size. After multiple attempts on Joe’s and my part to get this
loaded, now breaking it into 4 parts. Part 2 of 4 6. Wheeled submersible a)
Pros: i)
Simple solution ii)
Tires can be filled with water to negate buoyancy issues iii)
Negates ramp issues (except where a whole exists at the end of a
ramp in skinny water) b)
Cons: i)
If directly under the sub, increases draft ii)
In a K-series
submersible, if placed on the sides would significantly increase beam iii)
May get mired in the muck before getting to the channel iv)
If powered (1)
Increase power consumption (2)
Increased complication due to drive train 7. Tracked submersible a)
Pros: i)
Negates ramp issues (especially if powered) ii)
Should not get mired in muck due to increased foot print of the
tracks b)
Cons: i)
Adds extreme complexity to a system ii)
Increases drag iii)
Increases power requirements and transmission if powered iv)
WW II German Seeteufel was not successful v)
All other applications of tracked submersibles have been powered
from shore or the surface vi)
Large increase in cost vii)
Still have to get to the channel and dive site 8. Fork Lift Launch a) Pros: i)
Simple solution for launch/recovery b) Cons: i)
Not all marinas/yards have a fork lift ii) Many iii) Launch/recovery costs quickly add up iv)
Still have to get to the channel and dive site Respectfully, Jay K.
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