National Marine Facilities - Sea Systems
Isis
The Isis Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) completed successful commissioning
trials of new navigation systems in July 2006.
The dive depth of 6500m will enable UK scientists to study remote sea bottom regions,
and the range of cameras, tools and manipulators that Isis can carry enables her to
undertake many diverse missions.
In May 2007 JC010 took Isis to investigate mud volcanoes off the Portuguese coast. This was also part of the Classroom@Sea project and you can access images and diaries at this link.
In January 2007 Isis was deployed on RRS James Clark Ross (combined cruises JR157 and JR166) successfully made 16 dives to acheive 158 hours at the bottom to investigate the seabed and deep marine life in Marguerite Bay, Antartica.
To the left is the Isis team with the certificate awarded to Isis on crossing the Antarctic Circle. The team members are Dave Turner, Peter Mason, Dave Edge, Bob Keogh, Simon Dodd, James Cooper and Will Handley. Click HERE to view a poster showing the team in action.
The Isis team for JR157/JR166 have prepared the following posters summarising the cruise activities. Click on an image to view the full size pdf image.
Isis JR157/166 Sonar
Isis JR157/166 Dives
Isis JR157/166 Photography and Tools
Isis JR157/166 Navigation
Isis' next mission will be to investigate the deep-sea floor off the Portuguese coast.
