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The '''DeepC''' is a [[hydrogen]] [[Autonomous Underwater Vehicle]] (AUV), power-assisted by an [[electric]] motor that gets its [[electricity]] from a [[fuel cell]]. It debuted in 2004. The project was funded by the German Federal Ministry for Education and Research. |
The '''DeepC''' is a [[hydrogen]]-powered [[Autonomous Underwater Vehicle]] (AUV), power-assisted by an [[electric]] motor that gets its [[electricity]] from a [[fuel cell]]. It debuted in 2004. The project was funded by the German Federal Ministry for Education and Research. |
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The project DeepC has since been terminated. |
The project DeepC has since been terminated. |
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Revision as of 09:46, 29 September 2009
The DeepC is a hydrogen-powered Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV), power-assisted by an electric motor that gets its electricity from a fuel cell. It debuted in 2004. The project was funded by the German Federal Ministry for Education and Research.
The project DeepC has since been terminated.
Specifications
DeepC weighs 2.4 tons, can operate in depths of up to 4,000 meters, for a duration of up to 60 hours independently of a ship, at a speed of 4-6 knots. It can cover up to 400 km with a payload of up to 300 kg[1].