ROV assesses thickness of oil slicks from underneath

When people are attempting to clean up oil spills at sea, one of the key things they need to know is the amount of oil that's been spilled – among other things, this will determine the amount of dispersant or other agents that are used. In order to make that process easier and more accurate, scientists from the Virginia Institute of Marine Science have developed a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) that does the job by measuring the thickness of oil slicks from below the surface. .. Continue Reading ROV assesses thickness of oil slicks from underneath



Section: Environment



Tags: Oil, Pollution, Remote-controlled, Sound, Submarine, Transducers, Underwater, Virginia Institute of Marine Science



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