Us Navy Sets 2,000 Ft. Diving Record

DanDunfee · 13th August 2006, 17:41

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060801-N-4995K-002 Pacific Ocean (Aug. 1, 2006) - Chief Navy Diver Daniel Jackson completes a successful certification dive of the Atmospheric Diving System (ADS) aboard the special mission charter ship M/V Kellie Chouest off the coast of La Jolla, Calif. Kellie Chouest is one of four Submarine Support Vessels belonging to the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Special Mission Ships Program. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Chelsea Kennedy (RELEASED)

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Navy Chief Submerges 2,000 Feet, Sets Record
Story Number: NNS060804-10
Release Date: 8/4/2006 2:34:00 PM
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By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mark G. Logico

Fleet Public Affairs Center, Pacific
MV KELLIE CHOUEST, At Sea (NNS) -- A Navy diver submerged 2,000 feet, setting a record using the new Atmospheric Diving System (ADS) suit, off the coast of La Jolla, Calif., Aug. 1.

Chief Navy Diver (DSW/SS) Daniel P. Jackson of Navy Reserve Deep Submergence Unit (DSU) was randomly selected to certify the ADS suit for use by the Navy.

“I feel like the luckiest guy in the world,” said Jackson. “I am honored and privileged to be the first diver to go down to that depth.”

The certification was the culmination of 11 years of planning, designing and testing by multiple agencies to develop the ADS suit, also known as the Hardsuit 2000.

“This is the biggest piece of teamwork that I have ever seen in the Navy,” said Cmdr. Keith W. Lehnhardt, the officer in charge of the project.

Lehnhardt said the project was a collaboration of so many different organizations, such as DSU, Submarine Squadron 5 and Diving Systems Support Detachment.

Jackson said, “I was just a guy tied to a rope. It was the ADS team that made it all possible. They were incredible.”

Developed by OceanWorks International from Vancouver, British Columbia, the Hardsuit 2000 was designed to withstand underwater pressure at 2,000 feet. Current models have only been able to go down as far as 1,200 feet.

“The suit worked incredibly,” said Jackson. “It did everything it was intended to do. I always heard that around 1,300 feet, the joints of the Hardsuit 2000 would work even better, and it worked exactly the way they said it would.”

Meeting the Navy’s high safety requirements, the ADS suit was designed and acquired by the Navy to support submarine rescue.

“Its specific purpose is to be part of the advance assessment system during a submarine rescue operation,” said Lehnhardt. “The diver in the suit will see what the damage to the sub is and find out where the survivors might be.”

“At 2,000 feet, I had topside turn off all the lights, and it was like a star show. The phosphorescence that was naturally in the water and in most of the sea life down there started to glow," Jackson said. "When I started to travel back up, all the lights looked like a shower of stars going down as I was coming up. It was the best ride in the world.”

For more news from around the fleet, visit www.navy.mil.

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A major accomplishment !! CUDOS !!
A couple of months ago, I attended the very good advanced undersea technology symposium at Florida State University, Panama City, FL.. USA They have the largest and most diversified diving curriculum of any university in the US. I was privileged to lunch with some of the key FSU staffers, and symposium presenters. These included the owner of the company that designs and builds these one-atmosphere, armored diving dresses. He did an interesting presentation and showed a video of the history and operations of his company. Any who have an opportunity to attend the next symposium will find it well worth while.

Dan

Mixaddict · 13th August 2006, 19:44

Absolutely incredible! Only thing that could have been better would be if he had been on CCR!

fubari · 13th August 2006, 20:29

Quote: (Originally Posted by Mixaddict)

Absolutely incredible! Only thing that could have been better would be if he had been on CCR!

I think he was on a CCR. That Hardsuit2000 is an interesting design.
Quite from here: http://www.onr.navy.mil/Focus/blowba...mersibles3.htm
"The suit’s life support system will allow it to work at depths
of 2000 feet for up to six hours, with additional emergency life
support for up to 48 hours."

That sounds like a rebreather. Lets search on
"hardsuit 2000 scrubber" - ahhh, here's an
interesting PDF: http://www.oceanworks.cc/pdf/papers/ads.pdf (or
google's html view: http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache...s&ct=clnk&cd=1 )

excerpt:
CO2 Scrubber
Capacity 8.84 kg of soda lime 4-8 mesh (19.5 lbs)
Effective operating time - Normal 6-8 hours
Emergency 48 hours
Back-up scrubber fan battery life - 4 hours

So...
Would you say this is a new rebreather depth record?
Or a new record for single pilot, human-shaped submarines?

Any way you look at it though, it is pretty cool. Seems like a
big step for submarine rescue & rapid deployment.

-----------------------
Depth Capability:- ADS2000 Series 2000 Fsw (610 m) depth capability
Height: - 82 in (208 cm) - adjustable to fit an operator
from 5’8" (142cm) to 6’5" tall (165cm)
Width: - 48 in (122 cm)
Weight (topside): - 960 lbs (436 KGs)
Weight: (in water) - 4-8 lbs. (2-4 KGs) flying mode
Hull Material: - 6061 T651 Forged Aluminum
Propulsion System: - Constant speed, Variable Pitch.
Power: - 2 x 2.25 HP - 400 Hz
Control: - Left Foot - Vertical control, Right Foot - Lateral control
Life Support: - Oxygen re-circulation with fan powered CO2
scrubbing capability. Back-up oral/nasal lung powered
emergency CO2 scrubber
- Dual independent Oxygen system - Port & Starboard
Life Support Duration: - 6-8 hour normal dive time
with 48 hours emergency life support
Safety / Emergency:
- Ballast Jettison capability
- Thruster (Propulsor) Jettison capability- Tether Cut / Jettison capability
- Radio frequency Beacon / Xenon strobe
- Emergency 37.5 kHz Pinger
Equipment:
- Dual on-Suit Video Camera capability
- On-Suit Color Imaging Sonar
- AMS (Atmospheric Monitoring System)
- Surface monitoring ability for: HPO2, CO2%, Cabin Press, O2%, Depth, Temp.
- Hardwire Digital communications
- Acoustic underwater telephone
--------------------------------------------

Andy M · 13th August 2006, 20:47

That is one cool rebreather

I see the specs say the viewing faceplate is 1.3" thick clear acrylic.

I have only one question - how much?

RZEP17 · 13th August 2006, 20:51

Quote: (Originally Posted by fubari)

Height: - 82 in (208 cm) - adjustable to fit an operator
from 5’8" (142cm) to 6’5" tall (165cm)

something wrong with this conversions!

or only ex-jockey need to apply for that position.

rgrds
Tomek

heigo · 14th August 2006, 04:54

Quote: (Originally Posted by RZEP17)

something wrong with this conversions!

or only ex-jockey need to apply for that position.

rgrds
Tomek

Should say 5'8" (176cm) to 6'5" (198cm)

i could just make it

Explorer · 14th August 2006, 06:05

Isn't this the REAL PICTURE??? A version of the APEKS 3?????

web_060801-N-4995K-002.jpg

Ben Field · 14th August 2006, 08:35

Wow.... that is one hell of a scooter/crotch d-ring!! whats he expecting to get towed by- a submarine.... oh yeah, probably will be!

Mark Chase · 14th August 2006, 09:49

Quote: (Originally Posted by Ben Field)

Wow.... that is one hell of a scooter/crotch d-ring!! whats he expecting to get towed by- a submarine.... oh yeah, probably will be!

Nahhhh thats the pull tab for the crotch dry zip

Errrrrr didnt Comex do 600m on a Mk15.5 without an exposure suit? Thats a lot of kit for an additional 10m

ATB

Mark Chase

MGI · 14th August 2006, 10:36

Interestingly enough, OceanWorks of Vancouver (the manufacturer of the Hardsuit) delivered one to the Turkish Navy earlier this month. Go figure.....

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DanDunfee Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other SCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other CCR Other SCR Home Build Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 204	US Navy Sets 2,000 Ft. Diving Record Current Collection Total Images: 1 Thumbnail Description Options 060801-N-4995K-002 Pacific Ocean (Aug. 1, 2006) - Chief Navy Diver Daniel Jackson completes a successful certification dive of the Atmospheric Diving System (ADS) aboard the special mission charter ship M/V Kellie Chouest off the coast of La Jolla, Calif. Kellie Chouest is one of four Submarine Support Vessels belonging to the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Special Mission Ships Program. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Chelsea Kennedy (RELEASED) View Larger Download HiRes Navy Chief Submerges 2,000 Feet, Sets Record Story Number: NNS060804-10 Release Date: 8/4/2006 2:34:00 PM [IMG]aoladp://MA15097092-0031/image009.gif[/IMG] By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mark G. Logico Fleet Public Affairs Center, Pacific MV KELLIE CHOUEST, At Sea (NNS) -- A Navy diver submerged 2,000 feet, setting a record using the new Atmospheric Diving System (ADS) suit, off the coast of La Jolla, Calif., Aug. 1. Chief Navy Diver (DSW/SS) Daniel P. Jackson of Navy Reserve Deep Submergence Unit (DSU) was randomly selected to certify the ADS suit for use by the Navy. “I feel like the luckiest guy in the world,” said Jackson. “I am honored and privileged to be the first diver to go down to that depth.” The certification was the culmination of 11 years of planning, designing and testing by multiple agencies to develop the ADS suit, also known as the Hardsuit 2000. “This is the biggest piece of teamwork that I have ever seen in the Navy,” said Cmdr. Keith W. Lehnhardt, the officer in charge of the project. Lehnhardt said the project was a collaboration of so many different organizations, such as DSU, Submarine Squadron 5 and Diving Systems Support Detachment. Jackson said, “I was just a guy tied to a rope. It was the ADS team that made it all possible. They were incredible.” Developed by OceanWorks International from Vancouver, British Columbia, the Hardsuit 2000 was designed to withstand underwater pressure at 2,000 feet. Current models have only been able to go down as far as 1,200 feet. “The suit worked incredibly,” said Jackson. “It did everything it was intended to do. I always heard that around 1,300 feet, the joints of the Hardsuit 2000 would work even better, and it worked exactly the way they said it would.” Meeting the Navy’s high safety requirements, the ADS suit was designed and acquired by the Navy to support submarine rescue. “Its specific purpose is to be part of the advance assessment system during a submarine rescue operation,” said Lehnhardt. “The diver in the suit will see what the damage to the sub is and find out where the survivors might be.” “At 2,000 feet, I had topside turn off all the lights, and it was like a star show. The phosphorescence that was naturally in the water and in most of the sea life down there started to glow," Jackson said. "When I started to travel back up, all the lights looked like a shower of stars going down as I was coming up. It was the best ride in the world.” For more news from around the fleet, visit www.navy.mil. E-mail this story to a friend \| Send a comment about this story A major accomplishment !! CUDOS !! A couple of months ago, I attended the very good advanced undersea technology symposium at Florida State University, Panama City, FL.. USA They have the largest and most diversified diving curriculum of any university in the US. I was privileged to lunch with some of the key FSU staffers, and symposium presenters. These included the owner of the company that designs and builds these one-atmosphere, armored diving dresses. He did an interesting presentation and showed a video of the history and operations of his company. Any who have an opportunity to attend the next symposium will find it well worth while. Dan __________________ There are 'Bold' divers and old divers, but NO old, ' Bold ' divers Last edited by DanDunfee : 13th August 2006 at 18:48. Reason: correct formatting & spelling
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13th August 2006, 19:44	#2 (permalink)
Mixaddict Always Learning! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Other CCR Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Dolphin Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Draper, Utah USA Posts: 426	Re: Us Navy Sets 2,000 Ft. Diving Record Absolutely incredible! Only thing that could have been better would be if he had been on CCR!
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13th August 2006, 20:29	#3 (permalink)
fubari New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 112	Re: ...if he had been on CCR! Quote: (Originally Posted by Mixaddict) Absolutely incredible! Only thing that could have been better would be if he had been on CCR! I think he was on a CCR. That Hardsuit2000 is an interesting design. Quite from here: http://www.onr.navy.mil/Focus/blowba...mersibles3.htm "The suit’s life support system will allow it to work at depths of 2000 feet for up to six hours, with additional emergency life support for up to 48 hours." That sounds like a rebreather. Lets search on "hardsuit 2000 scrubber" - ahhh, here's an interesting PDF: http://www.oceanworks.cc/pdf/papers/ads.pdf (or google's html view: http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache...s&ct=clnk&cd=1 ) excerpt: CO2 Scrubber Capacity 8.84 kg of soda lime 4-8 mesh (19.5 lbs) Effective operating time - Normal 6-8 hours Emergency 48 hours Back-up scrubber fan battery life - 4 hours So... Would you say this is a new rebreather depth record? Or a new record for single pilot, human-shaped submarines? Any way you look at it though, it is pretty cool. Seems like a big step for submarine rescue & rapid deployment. ----------------------- Depth Capability:- ADS2000 Series 2000 Fsw (610 m) depth capability Height: - 82 in (208 cm) - adjustable to fit an operator from 5’8" (142cm) to 6’5" tall (165cm) Width: - 48 in (122 cm) Weight (topside): - 960 lbs (436 KGs) Weight: (in water) - 4-8 lbs. (2-4 KGs) flying mode Hull Material: - 6061 T651 Forged Aluminum Propulsion System: - Constant speed, Variable Pitch. Power: - 2 x 2.25 HP - 400 Hz Control: - Left Foot - Vertical control, Right Foot - Lateral control Life Support: - Oxygen re-circulation with fan powered CO2 scrubbing capability. Back-up oral/nasal lung powered emergency CO2 scrubber - Dual independent Oxygen system - Port & Starboard Life Support Duration: - 6-8 hour normal dive time with 48 hours emergency life support Safety / Emergency: - Ballast Jettison capability - Thruster (Propulsor) Jettison capability- Tether Cut / Jettison capability - Radio frequency Beacon / Xenon strobe - Emergency 37.5 kHz Pinger Equipment: - Dual on-Suit Video Camera capability - On-Suit Color Imaging Sonar - AMS (Atmospheric Monitoring System) - Surface monitoring ability for: HPO2, CO2%, Cabin Press, O2%, Depth, Temp. - Hardwire Digital communications - Acoustic underwater telephone --------------------------------------------
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Andy M Dude Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 410	Re: US Navy Sets 2,000 Ft. Diving Record That is one cool rebreather I see the specs say the viewing faceplate is 1.3" thick clear acrylic. I have only one question - how much? __________________ Know your PO2 at all times
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13th August 2006, 20:51	#5 (permalink)
RZEP17 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Connecticut, USA Posts: 72	Re: ...if he had been on CCR! Quote: (Originally Posted by fubari) Height: - 82 in (208 cm) - adjustable to fit an operator from 5’8" (142cm) to 6’5" tall (165cm) something wrong with this conversions! or only ex-jockey need to apply for that position. rgrds Tomek
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heigo bubbles Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Thailand/Sweden Posts: 71	Re: ...if he had been on CCR! Quote: (Originally Posted by RZEP17) something wrong with this conversions! or only ex-jockey need to apply for that position. rgrds Tomek Should say 5'8" (176cm) to 6'5" (198cm) i could just make it __________________ P3
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14th August 2006, 06:05	#7 (permalink)
Explorer I will teach you a..... Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 754	Re: Us Navy Sets 2,000 Ft. Diving Record Isn't this the REAL PICTURE??? A version of the APEKS 3????? web_060801-N-4995K-002.jpg __________________ TRAIN WRECKED.....
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Ben Field CK+Shearwater Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London, England Posts: 1,482	Re: Us Navy Sets 2,000 Ft. Diving Record Wow.... that is one hell of a scooter/crotch d-ring!! whats he expecting to get towed by- a submarine.... oh yeah, probably will be! __________________ www.hugsac.org.uk Beware Fridge Suck
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Mark Chase I go down for ages Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 2,470	Re: Us Navy Sets 2,000 Ft. Diving Record Quote: (Originally Posted by Ben Field) Wow.... that is one hell of a scooter/crotch d-ring!! whats he expecting to get towed by- a submarine.... oh yeah, probably will be! Nahhhh thats the pull tab for the crotch dry zip Errrrrr didnt Comex do 600m on a Mk15.5 without an exposure suit? Thats a lot of kit for an additional 10m ATB Mark Chase __________________ Is it supposed to make that noise ? I took my unit to the dive shop and demanded they bolt on every thing that would fit. Join my elite diving teem and get a Tshirt "Doing It Chasey"Hammerhead Eccr Advanced Diving System
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MGI New Member Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 63	Re: Us Navy Sets 2,000 Ft. Diving Record Interestingly enough, OceanWorks of Vancouver (the manufacturer of the Hardsuit) delivered one to the Turkish Navy earlier this month. Go figure.....
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