Dual Body ROV System Teaching Animation

ROVs Hercules and Argus work together to explore the ocean floor. Hercules is equipped with high-definition cameras and lights to provide eyes on the seafloor and is connected to Argus by a tether. This tether sends vital information and video streams through a cable to the control van located aboard E/V Nautilus. 

The two-body ROV system and dynamic positioning system ensures that vehicles in the water are stable and secure during dive operations. 

Clips used in public presentations should be credited “Courtesy of Ocean Exploration Trust/ Nautilus Live.”