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Acoustic beacons exist for underwater position [0]. They usually connect to a transponder on the surface. Not sure this thing had one. Reading this: "This exper
by sabman 3y ago
Acoustic beacons exist for underwater position [0]. They usually connect to a transponder on the surface. Not sure this thing had one. Reading this: "This experimental vessel has not been approved or certified by any regulatory body, and could result in physical injury, emotional trauma, or death."[1] makes me think it was a disaster waiting to happen.
[0] https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1757-899X/612/4/042032/pdf https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1757-899X/612/4/0...
[1] https://www.cbsnews.com/news/titanic-visiting-the-most-famous-shipwreck-in-the-world/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/titanic-visiting-the-most-famou...
- sabman 3y agoLowest frequency ones are most effective for deep water and seems lowest operating depth is 6000m which is much deeper than the titanic at ~3500m. see: https://www.skybrary.aero/articles/underwater-locator-beacon-ulb#:~:text=Low%2Dfrequency%20ULBs,-Low%2Dfrequency%20ULBs&text=The%20maximal%20operational%20depth%20is,both%20salt%20and%20fresh%20water https://www.skybrary.aero/articles/underwater-locator-beacon....