Futuristic SeaOrbiter vessel set for October construction
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Dubbed the SeaOrbiter, the concept was conceived by French architect Jacques Rougerie
The vessel will be installed with oceanographic observational and sonic equipment that will be linked to satellite facilities
More than 50 percent of the vessel will remain underwater
The SeaOrbiter will be the world’s first vertical ship to measure 51 meters (170 ft) in height
The project has ambitions to observe and explore vast cross sections of oceanic life
A multi-level atmospheric pressure module and a pressurized module will allow the “oceanauts” to live permanently at sea
SeaOrbiter hopes to implement a new standard of scientific communication that allows researchers to track and monitor marine life in real time
The vessel will be installed with oceanographic observational and sonic equipment that will be linked to satellite facilities
An open-air observation terrace will allow the researchers to document migrating bird life
SeaOrbiter hopes to implement a new standard of scientific communication that allows researchers to track and monitor marine life in real time
The submerged sections will feature large portholes and panoramic windows, creating a state of the art underwater observatory experience
The semi-submersible vessel will include an underwater chamber that delves 31 meters (102 ft) deep
SeaOrbiter prototype by Jacques Rougerie
SeaOrbiter prototype by Jacques Rougerie
SeaOrbiter prototype by Jacques Rougerie
SeaOrbiter prototype by Jacques Rougerie
SeaOrbiter prototype by Jacques Rougerie
Recent developments have rumored that the SeaOrbiter is set to start construction in October with possible completion in 2013.
The SeaOrbiter project team at the 2012 International Expo in Yeosu, South Korea
Article Summary
What once seemed science fiction may be becoming a reality. The futuristic SeaOrbiter ocean explorer, a concept conceived by French architect Jacques Rougerie, has been trying to reach fruition for the past twelve years. However recent developments suggest that the vessel is set to start construction this October, with possible completion in 2013.
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