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It is not. The article mentions that the submarine is bolted from the outside so that even if they surface, they can’t open it from the inside. This is in the h
by darth_avocado 3y ago
It is not. The article mentions that the submarine is bolted from the outside so that even if they surface, they can’t open it from the inside. This is in the history of bad designs, the worst. We have “doors must be unlocked when the building is occupied” signs all over the country, yet, no one thought a safety hatch the can be opened from the inside in emergencies could be useful?
- paulgb 3y ago> no one thought a safety hatch the can be opened from the inside in emergencies could be useful? It’s quite possible that they considered it and felt that it would compromise the structural integrity and the risk would be higher than not having it.
- jacquesm 3y agoThen that sub should not have been designed. Because if they do surface they should be able to open the hatch.
- paulgb 3y agoFair enough. I'm curious if it's uncommon on subs built for that depth, though?
- jacquesm 3y agoYes, very much so. There are very few of them made and most of them are ROVs not manned for very good reasons. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep-submergence_vehicle https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep-submergence_vehicle lists about 30 of them (manned ones, there are far more ROVs), each and every one of these should be considered experimental. Typical uses are scientific exploration and navy. Tourism is definitely not a main driver behind their development.
- Xen9 3y agoNuclear submarines can maintain a safe atmosphere internally with electrolytic cells and special candles, working with the wider gas management system.