Reduced downtime in subsea operations through use of predictions of underwater visibility for ROVs - Science and application

P. Larcombe, M. Garvey

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Abstract

Many aspects of subsea installation and inspection operations involve Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) and a human pilot viewing live video feeds. Work may be inhibited when the visibility is reduced through increased turbidity. This work aimed to understand and quantify the drivers of ROV visibility at a site (depth 240-280 m), in the Browse Basin, offshore Western Australia and develop techniques to allow prediction of underwater visibility ranges more generally. Using a range of measurements and evidence-based analysis, the work has developed a reliable and useable method of predicting underwater visibility ranges at various heights above the seabed. This technique requires appropriate measurements and understanding of sedimentary processes.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationOffshore Technology Conference Asia 2018, OTCA 2018
Place of PublicationKuala Lumpur
PublisherOffshore Technology Conference
ISBN (Print)9781510862159
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018
Externally publishedYes
EventOffshore Technology Conference Asia 2018, OTCA 2018 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Duration: 20 Mar 201823 Mar 2018

Publication series

NameOffshore Technology Conference Asia 2018, OTCA 2018

Conference

ConferenceOffshore Technology Conference Asia 2018, OTCA 2018
Country/TerritoryMalaysia
CityKuala Lumpur
Period20/03/1823/03/18

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